Natural remedies for acute post-viral cough in children

• Vitalia Murgia ^[1] ; Giorgio Ciprandi ^[2] ; Martina Votto ^[1] ; Maria De Filippo ^[1] ; Maria Angela Tosca ^[2] ; Gian Luigi Marseglia ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Pavia

     University of Pavia

     Pavía, Italia

     
  2. [2] Consultant Allergist, Casa di Cura Villa Montallegro, Genoa, Italy.
• Localización: Allergologia et immunopathologia: International journal for clinical and investigate allergology and clinical immunology, ISSN-e 1578-1267, ISSN 0301-0546, Vol. 49, Nº. 3, 2021, págs. 173-184
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The post-viral acute cough is the most common symptom in childhood. Consequently, the use of cough relievers is frequent. Many products for treating cough contain natural components. An ancient tradition has always established herbal medicine and honey as effective and safe means to relieve cough. Nevertheless, very few studies adequately investigated the real effectiveness and safety of natural products in treating acute cough. There is some evidence, provided by pediatric randomized controlled trials, about honey, one multicomponent product (containing Plantagolanceolata, Grindelia robusta, Helichrysum italicum, and honey), and Pelargonium sidoides. Other group of substances, including glycerol and isolated natural compounds, can help manage cough but robust evidence still lacks in children. There is an urgent need to perform rigorous studies that confirm the natural products’ efficacy and safety for relieving post-viral acute cough.