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Does cough medicine actually work?

In the US, the maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling several products containing honey due to contamination. If you're someone reaching for cough syrups reguarly during cold spells you're not alone.

So how effective are these over-the-counter medications at tackling coughs?

Produced by the BBC's Griesham Taan