Echinacea (alternative medicine) for treatment of Common Cold in Children with cold

Do not use this treatment:

It is not effective in treating cold symptoms or in shortening their duration. Side effects are usually minor, but allergic reaction may vary from rash (common) to severe reaction (rare).

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

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  Target Population:

  Children with cold, 2 to 16 years old

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  Dosage:

  Varies with preparation. Follow the instruction that come with the product.

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  Goal:

  Treatment of Common Cold symptoms

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  Medical problem:

  Common Cold (symptoms caused by viral infection of the upper respiratory system).

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  Symptoms and signs:

  Cough, general discomfort, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose and weakness.

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  Complications:

  Bacterial infections: lung infection, middle ear infection, strep throat, sinus infection.