Examine Database: Cough
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirazi thyme | D | ||
| Kefir | D | ||
| Vitamin D | D | ||
| Honey |
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Can Shirazi thyme improve lung health?
In this meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials with a total of 394 participants (average ages 45 to 58), Shirazi thyme improved respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function compared to a placebo or no treatment, though the certainty of evidence was low to very low.
Sediflù may relieve cough in children
E-cigarette use and respiratory symptoms
Thyme extract may improve coughing during asthma flares in children
Herbal medicine for cough
Examine Database References
- Vitamin D - Laaksi I, Ruohola JP, Mattila V, Auvinen A, Ylikomi T, Pihlajamäki HVitamin D supplementation for the prevention of acute respiratory tract infection: a randomized, double-blinded trial among young Finnish menJ Infect Dis.(2010 Sep 1)
- Kefir - Daniel J Merenstein, Jennifer Foster, Frank D'AmicoA randomized clinical trial measuring the influence of kefir on antibiotic-associated diarrhea: the measuring the influence of Kefir (MILK) StudyArch Pediatr Adolesc Med.(2009 Aug)
- Honey - Kuitunen I, Renko MHoney for acute cough in children - a systematic review.Eur J Pediatr.(2023-Jun-25)
- Shirazi thyme - Aryaeian N, Agh F, Nouri A, Ghoreishy SM, Ahmadi AR, Dehghanseresht N, Sadeghi N, Morvaridi MThe effect of Zataria multiflora on respiratory symptoms, pulmonary functions, and oxidative stress parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Complement Med Ther.(2025 Feb 26)