Ahem! Ahem!
By Jon Herring
Every year, we spend billions of dollars on over-the-counter cough medicines. But according to guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians, "There is no clinical evidence that over-the-counter cough expectorants or suppressants actually relieve cough."
A study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests the same thing. One hundred children with upper-respiratory infections were given either dextromethorphan (DH) or diphenhydramine (DPH) - the two most common ingredients in cough syrup - or a sugar-water-based placebo. No matter which of the three treatments the children used, the researchers found absolutely no difference in their recovery.
If you have a persistent cough that won’t go away, consult with a physician. But most coughs that are not related to a chronic lung condition or something in the environment will resolve on their own… and cough medicine is not likely to help.
Based on my own experience, what does help is moderate exercise, lots of fluids, sunlight, and hot herbal tea to soothe the throat.
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Quick Travel Tip: A Valuable Phone Resource
By Will Newman
When you’re on the road - on a business trip or on vacation - check out 1-800-555-TELL (8355). This free, toll-free service provides a wealth of useful on-the-go information.
The call opens with the main menu - News Center, Sports, Travel (airline info, hotels, weather, directions), Stock Quotes, Entertainment. Then you simply say which option you want to hear.
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Word to the Wise: Parlance
"Parlance" (PAR-luns) - from the French - is a particular manner of speaking.
Example (as I used it today): "In traditional direct-marketing parlance, an offer consists of five things."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2029, 04-30-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
By Jon Herring
Every year, we spend billions of dollars on over-the-counter cough medicines. But according to guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians, "There is no clinical evidence that over-the-counter cough expectorants or suppressants actually relieve cough."
A study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests the same thing. One hundred children with upper-respiratory infections were given either dextromethorphan (DH) or diphenhydramine (DPH) - the two most common ingredients in cough syrup - or a sugar-water-based placebo. No matter which of the three treatments the children used, the researchers found absolutely no difference in their recovery.
If you have a persistent cough that won’t go away, consult with a physician. But most coughs that are not related to a chronic lung condition or something in the environment will resolve on their own… and cough medicine is not likely to help.
Based on my own experience, what does help is moderate exercise, lots of fluids, sunlight, and hot herbal tea to soothe the throat.
______________________________
Quick Travel Tip: A Valuable Phone Resource
By Will Newman
When you’re on the road - on a business trip or on vacation - check out 1-800-555-TELL (8355). This free, toll-free service provides a wealth of useful on-the-go information.
The call opens with the main menu - News Center, Sports, Travel (airline info, hotels, weather, directions), Stock Quotes, Entertainment. Then you simply say which option you want to hear.
______________________________
Word to the Wise: Parlance
"Parlance" (PAR-luns) - from the French - is a particular manner of speaking.
Example (as I used it today): "In traditional direct-marketing parlance, an offer consists of five things."
__________________________________________________
These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2029, 04-30-07], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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