HERBAL MEDICINES IN TREATMENT OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES IN CHILDREN

Abstract

The article deals with one of the most common signs of the upper respiratory tract diseases — cough. Having the protective function as a base, cough in some cases can significantly worsen children’s condition. Cough treatment requires clear knowledge of the drug mechanism of action, safety and efficacy. The authors represent comparative characteristics of herbal drugs with secretomotoric antitussive mechanism of action. Along with the description of the pharmacological action of these drugs components, the issues of their efficacy and safety are reflected in the article. Herbal drugs which can be used for wet cough in children older than 2 years are discussed.

Keywords

• cough
• respiratory infection
• treatment
• expectorative drugs
• herbal drugs