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.
Here are some tips to help ease your cough: 1  If you have a dry, tickling cough, try cough drops or hard candy. Never give these to a child under age 3, because they can cause choking. 2  Use a vaporizer or take a steamy shower. These increase moisture in the air and help soothe a dry throat.  Drink plenty of fluids.