The Study
The Therapeutic Effect of Honey on Respiratory Infections: A Systematic Review
This is like reading a big report card that looks at many smaller tests. It tells us that honey might help with coughs and breathing problems, but we can't see all the details of the smaller tests to be completely sure.
Analysis score
Maximum 100 for a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Where the score came from
Scientists looked at many studies about honey and found it helps people with coughs and breathing problems.
Where does this study sit?
Reviews of RCTs (Meta-analyses)
Max 100Randomized Trials
Max 90Reviews of Cohort Studies
Max 85Cohort Studies
Max 72Reviews of Case-Control Studies
Max 63Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional & Case Series
Max 50Expert Opinion
Max 533 / 100
Quality score
The highest quality evidence. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses that pool randomized controlled trials, giving the most reliable summary of experimental evidence.
Key takeaways
Summary
Based on the study abstract and findings.
- 1This could help people feel better when sick with coughs or breathing issues
- 2Honey reduced cough scores and improved breathing measurements
Score breakdown, methodology, conflicts of interest, evidence analysis & raw study data
Publication
Journal
Jordan Medical Journal
Year
2025
Authors
Ahmed Ouaamr, Mouna Mekkaoui, N. Kamel, Mohammed Hassar, Y. Cherrah, K. Alaoui
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Claims (4)
Honey helps people with colds or coughs feel better by reducing how often they cough and how bad their cough is, compared to regular treatments.
Honey might help people breathe better and feel less sick when their long-term breathing problems get worse, according to a big review of studies.
Honey might help reduce cough symptoms and make colds less severe for both kids and adults, according to a review of many studies.
Honey might help you feel better when you have a cough or cold, and doctors could suggest using it along with regular medicine.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.