
Reporting on the findings, The Guardian noted "doctors can recommend it as a suitable alternative to antibiotics, which are often prescribed for such infections [coughs, blocked noses and sore throats, upper respiratory tract infections], even though they are not effective".
The study concludes that "honey was superior to usual care for the improvement of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. It provides a widely available and cheap alternative to antibiotics."
Articles cited here appeared on August 19, 2020, in the following websites: Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine and The Guardian (UK).