Cough due to upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) or cough without a preceding infection is one of the most frequent complaints encountered by family physicians and paediatric providers. Cough, more than other symptoms, is extremely disruptive. In the absence of effective antiviral treatment for URTI, many parents try to find products that will relieve a cough until the illness resolves.1 Medicinal plants have been used for centuries, including for the treatment of coughs.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2024
