When I was a premedical student, word of a medical school on P.E.I. would have been music to my ears. Now, having practised medicine on the Island for 10 years, the news doesnt strike quite the same chord, writes Dr. Laura O'Connor.

The common cold makes us feel miserable sore throat, sinus congestion, runny nose, sore or plugged ears, coughing but please don't ask for antibiotics to fix it.