Tag: Soothing a sore throat

According to the American Lung Association, coughing is a protective reflex that clears your airways of irritants. During cold and flu season, many people reach for minty treats like candy canes for comfort, but the question remains: are candy canes good for a cough or are they just a sweet placebo?

According to healthcare experts, certain foods can aggravate throat inflammation and delay healing. This raises the question: can fried food make a sore throat worse? The answer is a resounding yes, due to several factors including inflammation, irritation, and fat content.

According to a study published in *JAMA Pediatrics*, agave nectar and a placebo were both found to be more effective than no treatment at all for nighttime coughs in infants and toddlers. This finding raises questions about the actual medicinal properties of agave for cough relief versus a simple placebo effect.