This is a common parenting question. Why doctor today recommends not to use Conventional cough syrup with antihistaminics in children? Why is there a change is the treatment compared to before?
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Because, AAP has recommended against the use of cough syrup and antihistaminics in less than 4 yrs children. Studies have shown that cough syr increase morbidity including pneumonia in chilldren. Honey can be used in >1 yr children.
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