A spoonful of agave could help soothe a baby's cough, according to Dr. Ian Paul, the Director of Pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine.
Checkup: This Sweet Placebo May Help Soothe Your Baby's Cough
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A spoonful of agave could help soothe a baby's cough, according to Dr. Ian Paul, the Director of Pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine.