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Q. 4-month-old infant with h/o cold and cough probably due to cold weather. The baby was given anti-histaminic drops, Terbutaline syrup and nebulization SOS. Can we give honey containing ayurvedic syrup? As honey is recommended for cough.

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heba mahmoud
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no we can't honey as it may contain colistridium bacteria
7 hours ago
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DrZohdi Alhanouty
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Honey containing antitussive remedies are safe. But Jar honey is not safe due to the risk of botulism.
17 hours ago

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