Which Syrup is Best for Coughing? Finding Relief for Wet and Dry Coughs
                                
                                
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                                According to a systematic review published in *BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine*, honey can be more effective at treating upper respiratory tract infections than some over-the-counter remedies. To determine which syrup is best for coughing, you must first identify the nature of your cough, whether it is dry and ticklish or wet and phlegmy.