Is elecampane good for lungs?
Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm, so it can be coughed up more easily. The root of the plant is utilized in various forms, typically in dosages of 1. Notably, elecampane contains alantolactone, which has been used against intestinal parasites and is recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties.
What is a serious side effect?
A side effect is considered serious if the result is: death; life-threatening; hospitalization; disability or permanent damage; or exposure prior to conception or during pregnancy caused birth defect. Side effects, also known as adverse reactions, are unwanted undesirable effects that are possibly related to a drug. Side effects can vary from minor problems like a runny nose to life-threatening events, such as a heart attack or liver damage.The occurrence and severity of side effects vary from person to person. Whether a drug will cause side effects depends on age, gender, BMI (body mass index), and other comorbidities. Opioid painkillers and blood thinners are known to have potentially serious side effects.Side effects can happen at any time. They can occur when you first take a medicine, with changes in dosage, or if you stop taking the medicine suddenly or too soon. If you begin to take other prescriptions or non-prescription products, interactions among the medicines may cause side effects as well.