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Antihistamines for chronic cough in children not recommended

by ARTiFactor on Apr. 26th, 2008

Although antihistamines can alleviate cough, possible side effects outweigh their benefits, say authors of a new review of studies from Australia.

Read more at Center for the Advancement of Health: Children Should Not Take Antihistamines for Chronic Cough, Reviewers Say

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