Pleuran and vitamin C for childhood asthma

β-glucan pleuran, pediatric asthma, respiratory infections Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in childhood: it requires maintenance therapies (according to GINA guidelines) and constant attention to factors that trigger exacerbations, such as respiratory tract infections (RTIs). In recent years, many families have been asking for adjuvant options of natural origin, provided they…

Natural remedies for the treatment of cough

Dry extract of ivy leaves in the treatment of cough during acute respiratory tract infections Acute respiratory tract infections are the most common diseases in primary care. It is estimated that 90 percent of such infections have a viral etiology and therefore antibiotic treatment, although quite commonly prescribed, is usually not indicated. On average, adults…