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Dextromethorphan
is a common over-the-counter medication for children’s
cough, despite evidence that it works no better than placebo. By
contrast,
honey is considered safe for children over the age of one and is recommended
for persistent cough by the World Health Organization. A recent study put these cough remedies to the test. Subjects aged 2 to 18 with upper respiratory tract infections were assigned to take honey, dextromethorphan, or placebo. Researchers report that honey led to significantly greater improvements than dextromethorphan or placebo, including reduced frequency and severity of cough and promoted better sleep quality. Study authors conclude that honey provides a “generally safe and well-tolerated alternative for practitioners to recommend.” Source: “Study Finds Honey More Effective than Dextromethorphan for Children’s Nighttime Cough” by Marissa N. Oppel, MS, HerbClip 8/15/08. |
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