Common respiratory diseases.
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چکیده
The self-medication phenomenon in upper respiratory tract infections, rhinosinusitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are significant and will continue to increase. Current level of evidence is poor because of the small number of good quality studies, small sample size, short duration, and variation in the composition of the herbal interventions or therapies. The current review points to several potential therapies that could be effective either alone, or as adjuncts to conventional therapies.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Primary care
دوره 37 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010