PURLs: a spoonful of honey helps a coughing child sleep

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Evan Ashkin et al. J Fam Pract. 2013 Mar.

. 2013 Mar;62(3):145-7.

¹ Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Abstract

Finally, we have a safe and effective alternative to OTC cough and cold remedies for young children with upper respiratory infections.

Effect of honey on nocturnal cough and sleep quality: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.
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