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For kids’ coughs, silence is golden and sweet

January 15, 2008 By Deborah

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I have been seeing a lot of adults and children with cough and viral infections at the clinic the past two weeks. It’s no surprise since it’s mid-January and the peak of upper respiratory infections.
One of the most frustrating things is to find a cough remedy that really works! Many people will first try the common over-the-counter cough syrup known as dextromethorphan. A study last year showed that this cough medicine was no more effective than placebo. I have to say, I agree. Very rarely will I have any patients tell me that their cough improved.

According to a report by the American Medical Association, buckwheat honey might be your best bet in having a quiet night.

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Parents might consider giving their coughing child honey instead of medicine, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association….

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Debbie is a board certified family nurse practitioner with an emphasis on women's health. During the past 22 years she has worked in women's health and family practice with a focus on the integration of conventional and alternative therapies.

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