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 ...

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 ...

Coughs cause a lot of misery. We all get desperate for an effective cough treatment when we catch a cold. The problem is we do not always seem to have one. A 2010 review of studies found no evidence ...

Whooping cough cases have jumped sharply year over year but remain in line with pre-pandemic numbers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. The CDC, which tracks whooping ...

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs, used for weight loss and diabetes, may cause chronic cough. A study found patients on these medications had a higher risk of developing a cough lasting over eight ...

In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination ...

The brand Robitussin names several different products that treat cough and cold symptoms. Most people can use these products safely and without side effects. Sometimes, though, side effects can happen ...

Essential oils should be used with care, as they are potent and unregulated. You should see your doctor for a serious cough or if you have another health condition. The use of essential oils may ...

Consult your pharmacist or physician. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at ...