New antitussive trials are challenged by large placebo effects and the risk of the trial being unblinded due to adverse effects, explained Ron Eccles, BSc, PhD, DSc, emeritus professor at Cardiff ...

Many people take extra cough drops when a cough refuses to go away, but experts warn that excessive use can, in rare cases, ...

The placebo effect is a major problem in cough trials and can make it impossible to tell the true pharmacological effect of the medicine being studied, said Ron Eccles, BSc, PhD, DSc, emeritus ...

GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with chronic cough regardless of a previous gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosis, a study of over 2 million people with type 2 diabetes suggested.

Coughs that nag you all day long are bad enough. But when they keep you awake all night, you can feel downright awful. How can you calm down your cough so you can get the sleep you need? You’re in ...

Antitussives, also known as cough suppressants, help prevent coughing by working on a part of the brain that controls the action. Coughing is an innate reflex and part of the immune system’s response ...

There is no strong scientific or clinical evidence that mixing coffee with lemon can treat or relieve a dry cough. While ...

A number of viruses are in strong circulation this cold, COVID, and flu season. Credit: eternalcreative / Getty Images This cold and flu season, the internet agrees on one thing – lots of us have a ...