But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...

Regular BBC Morning Live guest, Dr Ranj Singh, has issued a warning urging people not to rush to the shops for certain ...

Professor Smith told Good Health. 'Chronic cough is a condition only recently ... a former consultant in clinical biochemistry and metabolic medicine and a trustee of cholesterol charity Heart ...

Many OTC cough medicines are available. But research has shown that most are no more effective than using cough drops, sucking hard candy, or taking a spoonful of honey to soothe your throat.

Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson says most coughs can usually be managed at home but there are times it is important to get medical help ...

Cough medicines sold in Tesco and Asda have been recalled from suppliers over “foreign material detected in some bottles”. Over-the-counter drug manufacturer Bells Healthcare is ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get ...

The fake cough syrup was produced at makeshift facilities ... He said many medicine manufacturing facilities lack proper hygiene and good manufacturing practice standards. The FDA now requires ...