Author/Authors :
Jabbari Sabbagh, ali Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Mohammadian Rasanan, Farshad Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Bahrami, Ahmad Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Minaie Zangii, Bagher Department of Histology - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Aliasl, Jale Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center - Shahed University, Tehran, Iran , Rambod, Mekyal Pediatrician - Private Clinic, Tehran, Iran , Sadeghpour, Omid Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Cough is one of the most common causes of referral to medical centers [1]. The acute cough usually lasts less than three weeks and can be caused by a viral infection and common cold [2]. Cough is a protective mechanism for the airway and helps clear the airway of excess secretions and foreign particles [1]. Although acute cough is usually transient and self-limiting, it can lead to sleep disturbances, experience musculoskeletal pain, and urinary incontinence [3], so treatment of acute cough is essential. There are three categories of drugs for cough management includes expectorants, cough suppressants, and antihistamines [4]. According to studies, there is no good evidence for the effectiveness of these drugs against acute cough [5]. Also, codeine-based medications are currently not recommended for children under 12 with respiratory conditions [6]. Therefore, the use of other effective alternatives therapy, such as herbal medication, is necessary.
