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 ...

Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

Sensory neuropathic cough (SNC), or neurogenic cough, is a chronic cough that is usually dry. People may also experience ticking, burning, or painful sensations in the throat. It occurs when the ...

A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that duloxetine significantly reduced the frequency and sensitivity of refractory chronic cough (RCC) compared ...

A lingering cough is often blamed on asthma or past tuberculosis, but experts warn that a lesser-known fungal lung disease ...

Though some people with COVID-19 experience severe illness that requires hospitalization, “the vast majority will have mild symptoms that can be managed safely and effectively at home with simple ...

What do Ricola products treat? Ricola products can be used to help soothe a sore throat, throat irritation, or minor mouth irritation or pain. Some Ricola products can also help relieve a cough or ...