Efficacy of the use of natural medicine in respiratory conditions in older adults

Abstract

The general objective of this research project is to determine the effectiveness of ancient medicine for respiratory diseases in older adults in the El Chorrillos sector of Babahoyo Canton. The sample was drawn from a survey of community citizens. Mainly men (75%), which is more than half of all and the difference (5%) represents the female sex, the most common respiratory illness is influenza (53%) or flu, the results also show (8%) that it is in a mild stage; Most respondents (87%) believe that ancient medicine contributed to their recovery; The treatments used vary from person to person, the most appropriate means to treat respiratory diseases are infusions (8%), creams (10%) and vapors (99%).In summary, it can be stated that the community (107%) supports the use of traditional medicine prescriptions for respiratory diseases and the implementation of respiratory physiotherapy as a preventive measure so that the elderly do not worsen respiratory infections and can maintain their traditions using a treatment that recognizes that they have cultural roots and ethnic identities specific to their field.