You woke up this morning with a sore throat and cough, but chicken soup isn’t helping- should you take a cough drop? This is a great debate among pregnant women. Officially, they are on the OBGYN’s safe list, but some women are still scared to take them. Considering a cough is only a minor health issue and may go away on its own, you may decide to skip all treatment and let it run its course. That is understandable because taking the wrong thing could harm your unborn child. Read more »

Persistent cough is one of the most common reasons people visit their family doctor. There are many causes of it, but treatment is now easy as ever thanks to modern science and medicine.
Smoking is the most common cause of chronic cough. Most cigarette smokers do not acknowledge “smoker’s cough,” however this can lead to the onset of more serious conditions if ignored.
Common causes include: asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease, allergic rhinitis, and post-nasal drip. Read more »

Do you feel overwhelmed at a drugstore when you go down the Cough Medicine aisle? Deciding which one is right for you (and at the right price) can certainly be intimidating – especially when you think about the many cough, cold and flue medicines available at your finger tips. Read more »