Pediatria pre prax 1/2023
Methods of preventing and treating viral respiratory tract diseases
The airways are continuously exposed to the effects of harmful substances and environmental respiratory pathogens. Although the basic preventive methods are hardening, staying in the fresh air, and a balanced diet, patients and parents of children often prefer purchasing dietary supplements. The paper deals with the need for supplementation with vitamins C and D, selenium, zinc, and some herbal extracts; also discussed are other possible methods of preventing and treating respiratory tract infections.
Keywords: vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, zinc, Echinacea purpurea, Pelargonium sidoides, immunomodulation
