There are many different types of cough preparations, generally falling into two categories: supressants and expectorants. Although many entice sufferers with "natural" ingredients such as lemon, ...
Most cough suppressants sold at the pharmacy contain dextromethorphan and now this seemingly benign ingredient has been found to be a possible cause of birth defects. ...
Most of the magic bullets to treat colds and flu - from antibiotics to zinc lozenges - are shots in the dark and not as effective as tried-and-tested traditional remedies.