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Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

We explain the chemistry behind cough medicine.

01/03/2017

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Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

Season 3 Episode 55 | 3m 55s

We explain the chemistry behind cough medicine.

Well, the cough syrup chemistry actually. If you reach for the cherry-flavored cough medicine, you're not alone. Every year, people spend billions of dollars on this stuff. But does any of it actually work? In this episode, we explain the chemistry behind cough medicine, and dig into the evidence to find out which remedies actually wo

01/03/2017

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Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

Season 3 Episode 55 | 3m 55s

Well, the cough syrup chemistry actually. If you reach for the cherry-flavored cough medicine, you're not alone. Every year, people spend billions of dollars on this stuff. But does any of it actually work? In this episode, we explain the chemistry behind cough medicine, and dig into the evidence to find out which remedies actually wo

01/03/2017

FromDigital Studios

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