RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Honey for treatment of cough in children
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 1107
OP 1110
VO 60
IS 12
A1 Goldman, Ran D.
YR 2014
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/60/12/1107.abstract
AB Question Cough is a very common presentation among sick children in my clinic. There is almost no day without a child being examined for upper respiratory tract infection and cough. While I understand that no medications are recommended for relief of cough—prescribed or over the counter—is it true that honey might help relieve cough symptoms in children? Answer Most prescribed and over-the-counter preparations for cough in children are not effective and might carry the risk of adverse events. A single dose of honey before bedtime was shown in recent studies to diminish cough and the discomfort experienced by children and their parents. Recent evidence also supports administering a few daily doses, but this practice will need further study to assess its effectiveness and safety.