No evidence cough syrups work: panel

Reuters reports:

Over-the-counter cough medicines do little good and may harm children, U.S. experts said in new guidelines released on Monday.


Adults are better off using older nonprescription antihistamines and decongestants to stop the flow of mucus that causes the cough, the American College of Chest Physicians said in its guidelines.

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