• Enlargement of the thyroid gland without a change in thyroid function
• Symptoms may include swelling at the base in the front of the neck and neck pain
• Cause most often due to iodine deficiency in the diet
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in females
• Can occur at any age but more severe in infants and young children
• May be mild to severe

FOR COUGH

• Increase fluids (especially water)
• Suck on cough drops or hard sweets (candy)
• Use a cool air humidifier in room
• Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, household cleaners or allergens
• Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Guaifenesin
  • Dextromethorphan