Cough medicine

Cough medicine is a popular reach-for medication for people with a cold or the flu. But it may not be appropriate for every cough. The American Academy of Family Physicians says you probably shouldn’t use cough medicine if your cough is caused by:Health Tips* Smoking.* Emphysema.* Chronic bronchitis or pneumonia.*

By our correspondents
November 08, 2015
Cough medicine is a popular reach-for medication for people with a cold or the flu. But it may not be appropriate for every cough. The American Academy of Family Physicians says you probably shouldn’t use cough medicine if your cough is caused by:
Health Tips
* Smoking.
* Emphysema.
* Chronic bronchitis or pneumonia.
* Asthma.