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STREPSILS SOOTHING THROAT SPRAY

20ml, £6.99, boots.com

CLAIM: A throat spray containing a substance called Polysac-Active and honey, which, says the manufacturer, can help soothe a sore throat and cough.

Spray directly to the back of the throat every two to three hours or when needed. Can be used in children over three. EXPERT VERDICT: Honey is a safe,

natural remedy for soothing a sore throat and improving coughing.

A review of the best-quality studies on the effectiveness of honey has shown that it is helpful in relieving coughing and reducing the duration of the cough. It might also soothe the throat because of its thick, sticky consistency, although the evidence for this is less clear.

Polysac-Active is said to create a protective layer at the back of the throat that soothes it and eases coughing. But it is a fairly new product and there is not yet any evidence that it is effective in helping with a cough or soothing the throat.

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GOOD HEALTH

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