Browsing by Subject "cough"

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    Acute Bronchitis
    (2010-07-21) Chapweske, Adam
    Acute bronchitis is a common cause of illness involving coughing. It is usually due to a viral infection, which usually runs its course within 7-10 days. There is no test for diagnosing it, though your doctor may perform certain tests to look for other causes of your symptoms. Treatment is aimed at helping your body fight the infection by getting plenty of rest and fluids. Adults may use acetaminophen or aspirin to reduce fever if present, though aspirin should NOT be given to children. Antibiotics are not usually necessary.
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    Acute Sinusitis
    (2010-07-21) Day, Andrew
    Acute sinusitis is inflammation of the skin lining your sinuses – the airspaces in your facial bones around your nose. The disease is most often due to the common cold and as a result, treatment is usually for symptoms only. Antibiotics have been shown to help a minority of people recover from the simple form of the disease, but are associated with adverse effects.
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    Antibiotics are of no benefit to smokers with bronchitis
    (2009-09-18) Ho, Benjamin
    Antibiotics are frequently abused in cases of acute bronchitis, especially amongst smokers. This systematic review suggests that antibiotics are no more effective in smokers suffering acute bronchitis than in non-smokers.
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    Antibiotics are of no benefit to smokers with bronchitis
    (2010-07-21) Ho, Benjamin
    Antibiotics are frequently abused in cases of acute bronchitis, especially amongst smokers. This systematic review suggests that antibiotics are no more effective in smokers suffering acute bronchitis than in non-smokers.
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    “Is Honey Better for Your Child’s Cough Due to the Common Cold than Dextromethorphan (e.g. - Robitussin)?”
    (2009-08-20) Ragusa, Peter
    Honey is generally believed to be safe outside of the infant population (it may cause botulism, a potentially fatal disease, in infants under one). Honey is also known to have antibacterial properties and is cited by the World Health Organization as a potential treatment for upper respiratory infections. In a recent study comparing honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment, parents of children with colds rated honey the highest for relief of their child’s cough and sleep problems. As a result, the authors concluded, honey is likely a better treatment for the cough and sleep difficulty associated with childhood upper respiratory tract infections. Suggested dosing is: 2-5 years - 1/2 teaspoon, children 6-11 years - 1 teaspoon, and children 12-18 years - 2 teaspoons every 6-8 hours as needed.4 Use caution when administering honey to a child with a personal or family history of allergies as allergic reactions are known to occur with honey.
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    My child is coughing and can’t sleep – can honey help?
    (2009-05-01) Diller, Christina
    Coughing associated with the common cold usually goes away on its own after several days and does not need to be treated. However, if your child is unable to sleep because of their cough, honey is a safe option that may decrease how often they are coughing. Honey should only be used in children over 1 year of age.
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    There is no good evidence for or against the effectiveness of over-the-counter medications in acute cough.
    (2010-07-21) Miller, Ben
    Over-the-counter cough suppressants and expectorants are frequently recommended by physicians to treat acute cough and have been widely used by symptomatic patients for decades. However, there continues to be little data to support their efficacy, and more studies are needed to evaluate their effectiveness.