Effectiveness of the Eucalyptus Inhalation on the Upper Respiratory Tract Infections of 5-15 Years Old Children

Soleimani G, , Shafiqi Shahri E, Ansari H, Ganjali A, Mollazehi AA, , , , · Quarterly of Horizon of Medical Sciences · 2021 October 01

DOI 10.32598/hms.27.4.3436.1

Objective

To investigate the efficacy of Eucalyptus in treating upper respiratory infections in children aged 5 to 15 years.

Conclusions

Eucalyptus incense generally causes clinical improvement in children with upper respiratory tract infections. As a result, it is possible to use this substance with other treatments according to the patients’ clinical conditions.

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