Live guest, Dr Ranj Singh , said the medicine is a waste of money and doctors no-longer recommend it. He warned that it could do more harm than good, especially in children.
Other studies find it's better than no treatment at all for kids, but not better than dextromethorphan (a common ingredient in cough medicines). There's also research that finds limited benefit at all ...
“Most of your cough and cold medications that are over the counter are not intended for kids less than four and then they’re not intended for kids between four and six without out the ...
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics IS seeing an increase in cases of flu and RSV this week. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing flu, RSV and a stomach ...
Croup is a common infection in children. It causes swelling in the upper part of the airway in the neck. It causes a barking cough, with or without fever ... Your child’s healthcare provider may order ...
Background: Children presenting with chronic cough are common to the primary care physicians, but data on the etiology are scant. Methods: We evaluated 40 children (age range, 5 to 12 years ...
A dry cough can have many causes, from allergies to viruses. Home remedies and medications may help provide relief. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding allergens or environmental irritants can ...
There’s also something called a subacute cough, which can last from three to eight weeks, says Jairo Barrantes-Perez, M.D., assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.