Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Acute Cough Associated With the Common Cold

Publication Date: November 1, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Suggestions

1. For adult and pediatric patients with cough due to the common cold, we suggest against the use of over the counter cough and cold medicines until they have been shown to make cough less severe or resolve sooner. (U-CBS)
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Overview

Title

Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Acute Cough Associated With the Common Cold

Authoring Organization

American College of Chest Physicians