Is Honey the Best Treatment for Cough?
Giving honey for a cough related to an upper respiratory infection, such as the common cold or influenza, may be a safer and less expensive treatment option in children between the ages of two to 18 than using an OTC cough suppressant such as DM. Honey may also provide cough relief for adults, but that age group was not included in this study. Children less than one year should not take honey. Because cough may be a sign of some serious chronic illnesses and other infections and because suppressing a cough might not be the best course of action in all cases, people should consult their healthcare professional before administering honey for cough suppression. Readers may also be interested in reading the following articles: • Avoid a Power Struggle with a Sick Child • Safe Use of Drug Prescriptions and OTC Meds • Caregivers of Aging Parents and Children Information in this article is for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Readers are welcome to post feed
