Coughing can disrupt sleep, lead to sore throat, and cause the voice to become hoarse. Eating honey either plain or adding it to beverages or food can help to reduce cough and aid it in going away altogether more quickly. Honey eases throat pain and acts as an expectorant, helping to get mucus coughed up and out of the respiratory system. Honey from your region can also assist in reducing seasonal allergy symptoms.

The evidence that honey will help to ease lingering and strong coughs is incredible! However, honey should not be given to children under the age of 12 months per CDC guidelines.

Contact your doctor for difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, inflammation of airway or chest pain.