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Treat kids coughs with honey
« on: February 09, 2020, 09:48:22 am »
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/02/08/802750225/for-kids-coughs-swap-the-over-the-counter-syrups-for-honey
Here's a common sense story. 

Some other sound advice includes, "Besides honey, there are a few other tried and true home treatments for a stubborn kid's cough — make sure they're drinking lots of fluids, prop them up on a pillow, try using a humidifier or a menthol chest rub."

Cold and flu season isn't over yet, so WASH YOUR HANDS!

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Re: Treat kids coughs with honey
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2020, 09:22:53 pm »
My Granny's was always honey, lemon juice and a dash of whiskey.