the truth about cough medicine
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The Truth about Cough Medicine. Emory Reyes. Study on 33 patients (ages 2-16) Given varied doses Compared results No medical evidence Factors had stayed constant Side affects. Similar study One group given cough medicine/ one nothing No significant results. Additional risks. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
• Study on 33 patients (ages 2-16)
• Given varied doses • Compared results • No medical evidence • Factors had stayed constant
• Side affects
Additional risks• Too many dosages• Multi-drug use • Using adult formula
• FDA has linked 54 cases to cough medicine
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