Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA review of 14 studies found that honey can be as effective as, or more effective than, many cough medicines in reducing cough frequency and severity. Most coughs are caused by viral infections and typically resolve on their own, with limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of many over-the-counter cough syrups and lozenges. While some cough suppressants like dextromethorphan show evidence of efficacy, they can have side effects, and others like pholcodine have been withdrawn due to safety concerns. Medicated hot drinks primarily offer relief through the warmth and paracetamol for fever, with little evidence for other ingredients like phenylephrine as a decongestant. It is recommended to consult a GP for any cough lasting longer than four weeks or accompanied by severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing or chest pain. In fullCough lozenges, syrups or medicated hot drinks. What actually works?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The pantry item that can work just as well as many cough medicines
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA review of 14 studies found that honey can be as effective as, or more effective than, many cough medicines in reducing cough frequency and severity. Most coughs are caused by viral infections and typically resolve on their own, with limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of many over-the-counter cough syrups and lozenges. While some cough suppressants like dextromethorphan show evidence of efficacy, they can have side effects, and others like pholcodine have been withdrawn due to safety concerns. Medicated hot drinks primarily offer relief through the warmth and paracetamol for fever, with little evidence for other ingredients like phenylephrine as a decongestant. It is recommended to consult a GP for any cough lasting longer than four weeks or accompanied by severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing or chest pain. In fullCough lozenges, syrups or medicated hot drinks. What actually works?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
