Article: Controlling that cough.(usage of antihistamines)(Brief article)

Antihistamines are commonly given to children with a nonspecific cough (a cough that doesn't bring up anything, is not related to a respiratory infection, and lasts at least three weeks). Although antihistamines help adults with a nonspecific cough, there is no evidence these drugs help children with a nonspecific cough.

Two studies--one of children six to thirty-six months old and the other of older children--found the improvement of the ...

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