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The Truth about Cough Medicine

A recent study by Emory Reyes analyzed cough medicine's effectiveness on 33 pediatric patients aged 2-16, revealing no significant medical evidence supporting its use. Patients received various doses but showed consistent factors, resulting in similar side effects. The findings highlight risks of multiple drug use and using adult formulas. With the FDA linking cough medicine to 54 cases, alternatives like saline drops, gargling salt water, and honey are recommended for relief. This critical study emphasizes the need for safer treatments for cough.

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The Truth about Cough Medicine

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  1. The Truth about Cough Medicine Emory Reyes

  2. Study on 33 patients (ages 2-16) • Given varied doses • Compared results • No medical evidence • Factors had stayed constant • Side affects

  3. Similar study • One group given cough medicine/ one nothing • No significant results

  4. Additional risks • Too many dosages • Multi-drug use • Using adult formula • FDA has linked 54 cases to cough medicine

  5. Now what? • Gargling salt water / throat sprays • Suction bulb for mucus • Hot showers / humidifiers • Saline nose drops/ sprays • Push fluids • A spoonful of honey • Acetaminophen for pain / fevers

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