1. Use of natural and homeopathic remedies in children ailments
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Stephen Buskin, Silvia Salatino, and María Pilar Riveros Huckstadt
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Conventional medicine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Pediatrics ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,Alternative medicine ,Medicine (miscellaneous) ,02 engineering and technology ,Homeopathy ,Infant colic ,Upper respiratory infections (URTIs) ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Teething ,021105 building & construction ,Medicine ,Homeopathic products ,Early childhood ,Adverse effect ,Children ,Tonsillopharyngitis ,lcsh:R5-920 ,Respiratory tract infections ,business.industry ,medicine.disease ,030205 complementary & alternative medicine ,Family medicine ,Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) ,lcsh:Medicine (General) ,business - Abstract
In recent decades the use of CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) has increased significantly, not only among adults but also in the pediatric population. Perceived efficacy of homeopathic or natural treatments, fear of drug adverse effects, dissatisfaction with conventional medicine, and the need for more personal attention are the main reasons given by parents who treat their children with homeopathy.In the present paper the use of natural and homeopathic remedies for the treatment of children ailments are considered. In particular we focus on minor disorders of early childhood with a major impact on the well-being of the whole family, namely infant colic, teething, upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and tonsillopharyngitis. The results of recent studies on homeopathic products for the treatment of these disorders are be presented and discussed.
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- 2016
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