Extract of Pelargonium sidoides: South African Herbal Remedy Successfully Treats Acute Bronchitis and Tonsillopharyngitis

摘要

Although antibiotics continue to be used for the treatment of acute bronchitis and tonsillophaiyngitis, there is a growing consensus among medical professionals worldwide that the preferred course of therapy for both conditions is to treat the symptoms without resorting to antibiotics. With the exception of acute tonsillopharyngitis due to group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), recent clinical guidelines recommend that patients with GABHS-negative tonsillopharyngitis be told about the self-limiting nature of the illness and treated with supportive care only. Although acute bronchitis is predominantly caused by viral infections, some reports have placed the use of antibiotics in clinical practice at as high as 70%. Overuse of antibiotics may lead to gastrointestinal disorders, allergic reactions, and the development of resistant organisms.