In three trials with 568 children, honey was as effective as two over-the-counter cough medicines, dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine, and more successful than a placebo. As long as your child ...
If your child's over four, you can also talk to your doctor about an over-the-counter cough medicine. If a cough is associated with cold or congestion and a lot of them are, a good home remedy ...
advises against over-the-counter cough medicine and cough syrup for children younger than 4 years old since they can cause serious side effects. The AAP also says cough medicines aren't very ...
Coughs cause a lot of misery. We all get desperate for an effective cough treatment when we catch a cold. The problem is we do not always seem to have one. A 2010 review of studies found no ...