The post-viral acute cough is the most common symptom in childhood. Consequently, the use of cough relievers is frequent. Many products for treating cough contain natural components. An ancient tradition has always established herbal medicine and honey as effective and safe means to relieve cough. Nevertheless, very few studies adequately investigated the real effectiveness and safety of natural products in treating acute cough. There is some evidence, provided by pediatric randomized controlled trials, about honey, one multicomponent product (containing Plantagolanceolata, Grindelia robusta, Helichrysum italicum, and honey), and Pelargonium sidoides. Other group of substances, including glycerol and isolated natural compounds, can help manage cough but robust evidence still lacks in children. There is an urgent need to perform rigorous studies that confirm the natural products' efficacy and safety for relieving post-viral acute cough.Key points: Acute post-viral cough is prevalent in childhood and adolescence. There is a growing interest concerning the use of natural remedies for post-viral cough. Many herbal medicines could be used satisfactorily for this issue.

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儿童急性病毒后咳嗽的自然疗法。

病毒后急性咳嗽是儿童时期最常见的症状。因此，经常使用止咳药。许多治疗咳嗽的产品都含有天然成分。古老的传统一直将草药和蜂蜜确定为缓解咳嗽的有效和安全手段。然而，很少有研究充分研究天然产品治疗急性咳嗽的真实有效性和安全性。儿科随机对照试验提供了一些证据，这些证据涉及蜂蜜，一种多组分产品（包含车前草，健壮茶，意大利蜡菊和蜂蜜）和天竺葵。其他种类的物质，包括甘油和分离的天然化合物，可以帮助控制咳嗽，但儿童仍缺乏有力的证据。迫切需要进行严格的研究，以确认天然产物缓解病毒后急性咳嗽的功效和安全性。要点：急性病毒后咳嗽在儿童和青少年中普遍存在。人们对使用天然药物治疗病毒后咳嗽的兴趣日益浓厚。许多草药可以令人满意地用于此问题。