Front Pharmacol October 2023 PMID 37920213

Herbal medicine for the treatment of chronic cough: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Boram Lee, Chan-Young Kwon, Hyo-Weon Suh, Ye Ji Kim, Kwan-Il Kim, Beom-Joon Lee, Jun-Hwan Lee

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Discussions highlight the promising aspects of herbal medicine, noting improvements in quality of life and fewer side effects, but also acknowledge the need for more high-quality research. The tone shows cautious optimism, with phrases like 'significant improvements' and 'more research needed' conveying both excitement and recognition of existing limitations.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings, especially the potential benefits of herbal medicine, although some express cautious optimism due to moderate evidence quality.

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Many posts show a general curiosity about herbal treatments and their effectiveness, reflecting moderate engagement with the topic.

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Posts reference details from the systematic review, such as the improved quality of life and reduced recurrence, indicating active discussion and consideration of the research implications.

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The discussion hints at a meaningful impact on treatment options, particularly emphasizing the potential shift towards herbal remedies as adjuncts, which could influence future clinical practice.

Abstract in brief

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 80 randomized controlled trials involving over 7,500 patients to assess the effectiveness of herbal medicine (HM) in treating chronic cough, especially given the limited success of conventional treatments.
The findings showed that while herbal medicine may not consistently reduce cough severity when used alone, it significantly improves quality of life, reduces cough recurrence, and has fewer side effects, especially when used alongside conventional treatments.
Despite these promising results, the overall certainty of the evidence was moderate to low due to biases in the studies, indicating more high-quality research is needed to definitively confirm herbal medicine's benefits for chronic cough.

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