Background Pelargonium sidoides (P. sidoides), also known as Umckaloabo, is a herbal
remedy thought to be effective in the treatment of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) …

Background In numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews such
as those published by the Cochrane Collaboration, Pelargonium sidoides extract EPs® …

OBJECTIVE: To critically assess the efficacy of Pelargonium sidoides for treating acute
bronchitis. DATA SOURCES: Systematic literature searches were performed in 5 electronic …

Background: New evidence-based treatment options are required to avoid antibiotic overuse
in acute bronchitis and to replace potentially inefficacious initial antibiotic treatment …

BACKGROUND: Acute bronchitis is a widespread medical problem, and, although
predominantly caused by viruses, antibiotics are still prescribed unnecessarily. Therefore, it …

Acute bronchitis, although mostly caused by viral infections, is commonly treated with
antibiotics. As antibiotics should only be prescribed upon strict indication, treatment options …

BACKGROUND: The common cold is a viral infection with symptoms such as sneezing, sore
throat, and running nose. It is one of the most prevalent illnesses in the world, and although …

AIMS: To review the evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews for the effectiveness of
traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) herbs for treating acute respiratory tract infections …

Background Herbal medicines are particularly regarded as an alternative or complement to
conventional pharmaceuticals in the treatment and prevention of respiratory tract infections …

Background Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are common and may lead to
complications. Most children experience between three and six ARTIs annually. Although …