But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...

Long-term smokers often have a chronic cough. They may get used to it, and perhaps also to being winded after climbing stairs.But there are good reasons to take these symptoms seriously, as they can ...

Many OTC cough medicines are available. But research has shown that most are no more effective than using cough drops, sucking hard candy, or taking a spoonful of honey to soothe your throat.

Regular BBC Morning Live guest, Dr Ranj Singh, has issued a warning urging people not to rush to the shops for certain ...

Whooping cough and Norovirus cases continue rising every year post-pandemic, and some local doctors have a few guesses as to ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...

Instead, it’s best to use an expectorant. Be careful when choosing over-the-counter cough medicines because some people shouldn’t take them. They can interact with some prescription ...

The fake cough syrup was produced at makeshift facilities ... He said many medicine manufacturing facilities lack proper hygiene and good manufacturing practice standards. The FDA now requires ...

Four cases at Hurricane High School of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were confirmed by Marshall Health Network ...

In a major success against the banned cough syrup smuggling from Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized a huge consignment of 62,200 bottles of Phensedyl cough syrup valued at Rs 1.4 ...

Cough medicines sold in Tesco and Asda have been recalled from suppliers over “foreign material detected in some bottles”. Over-the-counter drug manufacturer Bells Healthcare is ...