Short-course administration of a traditional herbal mixture ameliorates asthma symptoms of the common cold in children.

Objective: Asthma is an increasing chronic respiratory disease affecting over 300 million people worldwide. Several studies have shown that herbal remedies may improve asthma control and reduce asthma symptoms. In this study, the effects of short-course administration of an herbal mixture (ASMATUS) in asthmatic children during viral respiratory tract infection, were evaluated.