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Infections and Infectious Diseases

How to Stop Coughing With Acupressure

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kristen Ball, DC, FIAMA

On January 17, 2008 the FDA issued an official public health advisory recommending that over-the-counter cough and cold medications not be used in children under age 2. Such medications have not been proven safe or effective in children of this age group.

Kristen Ball is a doctor of chiropractic medicine. She is also an acupuncturist trained in medical acupuncture and Chinese acupuncture. She specializes in natural health care and has been in private practice since December of 2003. Dr. Ball currently writes two weekly articles in a local newspaper. One pertaining to health care and one pertaining to environmental issues.