Average physician income ranges from $253,000 in the Northeast to $281,000 in the Northwest. Certain regions of the country may have to pay more to attract doctors, so physician salaries often reflect the level of competition more than the cost of living.
To put this in the modern context, steam pears with rock sugar can help to reduce swollen throat, smooth irritation at throat, reduce cough (especially loud ones), prevent dehydration of respiratory tract, clear phlegm, and reduce fever.
Apply a 1% to 2% wintergreen essential oil/carrier oil blend to the chest and throat to quiet coughs. It will stop the muscle spasms and soothe the throat. Wintergreen aromatherapy can also be beneficial for excessive coughing.