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What Is The Best Remedy For Coughing?
A reader with a cold and cough wants to know if there are any natural remedies that could make it easier to breathe. According to Joe and Teresa Graedon at The People's Pharmacy, the active ingredient in most cough medicines--dextromethorphan--is not more effective than a placebo in kids, and shows little effect in adults. They suggest that thyme or ginger tea, along with elderberry and other Chinese herbs may ease symptoms.
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