February 2025 — Practical tips for seasonal coughs and new Stromectol options

This month we published two focused pieces: one on why coughs spike when seasons change and how to manage them at home, and another on 2025 alternatives to Stromectol (ivermectin) for different infections. Both aim to help you make smarter choices—simple fixes for breathing easier and clear options to discuss with your prescriber.

Seasonal coughs: quick fixes that actually help

When the air turns cold or dry, your airways get irritated. Allergens and lingering colds add fuel. Start with things you can do at home: use a humidifier to keep indoor humidity near 40–50%, drink warm fluids, and try saline nasal rinses to clear post-nasal drip. A single spoon of honey can soothe coughs for adults and children over one year; avoid honey for infants.

If allergies are the trigger, simple changes make a big difference: run an air purifier with a HEPA filter, wash bedding weekly in hot water, and keep windows closed on high-pollen days. Over-the-counter antihistamines or a nasal steroid spray can reduce allergy-driven coughs — check with your pharmacist if you’re on other meds.

For viral coughs, expectorants like guaifenesin and steam inhalation can loosen mucus. Rest, fluids, and basic symptom care usually work. See a doctor faster if you have fever that won’t go away, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, coughing up blood, or a cough lasting more than three weeks.

Stromectol in 2025: what else is available?

Stromectol (ivermectin) treats several parasitic infections, but choices depend on the specific parasite. In 2025 a few alternatives and adjuncts are commonly considered. Albendazole and mebendazole often treat soil-transmitted worms; praziquantel is preferred for schistosomiasis and certain tapeworms. For scabies, topical permethrin remains a mainstay, with oral options reserved for certain cases.

Some infections respond to combination or adjunct approaches: doxycycline targets bacterial endosymbionts in certain parasites and is used alongside antiparasitics in specialized care. Nitazoxanide can be an option for protozoal infections like giardiasis in some regions. Each drug has pros and cons — spectrum, dosing, side effects — and availability varies by country.

Don’t swap medicines on your own. The right alternative depends on the diagnosis, local resistance patterns, age, pregnancy status, and other meds you take. Use our guide as a starting point for questions to bring to your clinician or pharmacist.

This archive month kept things practical: easy, evidence-based tips to ease coughs and a clear look at medication choices so you can have a smarter conversation with your healthcare team.