Is Milk and Butter Good for a Cough?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2018 study review in the BMJ, the common belief that dairy, including milk, increases mucus secretion is not supported by scientific evidence. The question, 'Is milk and butter good for a cough?' has long been debated, mixing traditional folk remedies with modern medical understanding.