THE TRUTH ABOUT COUGH MEDICINEEmory 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• 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