Bronchiolitis

Why it works: SHL is a traditional formula of Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle), Forsythia suspensa, and Scutellaria baicalensis. Lab/animal studies suggest plausible mechanisms against RSV (the m...

Instructions: Because no major paediatric guideline recommends SHL for bronchiolitis, there is no standard, evidence-based paediatric dosing or regimen I can responsibly provide. Moreover:. • In...

Warnings:  you are considering SHL despite the above, please review these safety issues, especially crucial fo...

Studies: Randomised, single-blind trial (Harbin, China; 96 RSV-positi...

Why it works: Anti-inflammatory & antiviral actions (pre-clinical): Extracts and isolated compounds (notably the sesquiterpenoid pterodontic acid) show activity against respiratory viruses (e.g....

Instructions: Hospital RCT regimen (Kunming, China): Infants 3–24 months with acute bronchiolitis received a Laggera pterodonta mixture or a control mixture three times per day for 5 days (total...

Warnings: Not guideline-recommended: International pediatric guidelines (AAP, NICE, others) emphasize supporti...

Studies: Double-blind RCT (n=133; infants 3–24 months; three tertiary...

Why it works: EPs 7630 (from Pelargonium sidoides roots) has multiple lab-demonstrated actions that could be relevant to viral lower-respiratory infections:. • Antiviral effects (e.g., against s...

Instructions: There is no bronchiolitis-specific dosing established. In countries where EPs 7630 is marketed for acute respiratory infections, labels commonly recommend (off-label for bronchioli...

Warnings: Age & indication: Not established for bronchiolitis; avoid use in infants <12 months unless a pediat...

Studies: For bronchiolitis (infants):There are no high-quality random...

Why it works: Comfort, not cure. For home care, adding moisture can keep nasal mucus from drying out and may ease cough/congestion a bit. Major clinical sites list “humidify the air (cool-mist)”...

Instructions: If you choose to use a cool-mist unit for symptom relief at home:. Pick the right type. • Use cool-mist only for children (to avoid burn injuries from hot steam). Mayo Clinic. Targ...

Warnings: Infection & irritants from dirty units. Unclean humidifiers can aerosolize bacteria, mold, and miner...

Studies: A) Home humidified air (room humidifier)A Cochrane systemati...