What is the effect of eucaliptol on upper respiratory infections?

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El eucaliptol puede ayudar a aliviar los síntomas de las infecciones respiratorias altas al reducir la inflamación y adelgazar el moco. Esto se debe a que el eucaliptol, compuesto encontrado en el aceite de eucalipto, ha demostrado propiedades antiinflamatorias, antioxidantes y antimicrobianas que pueden ayudar a aliviar la congestión, la tos y la presión sinusoidal. Algunos de los beneficios del eucaliptol incluyen:

  • Reducción de la inflamación y el dolor en las vías respiratorias
  • Ayuda para adelgazar el moco y facilitar su expulsión
  • Propiedades antimicrobianas que pueden ayudar a combatir las infecciones
  • Puede ser utilizado en productos como caramelos para la tos, pomadas para el pecho o inhalación de vapor (típicamente 1-3 gotas de aceite de eucalipto en agua caliente para inhalación) para proporcionar alivio sintomático temporal. Se debe tener en cuenta que, aunque el eucaliptol puede proporcionar alivio sintomático, no es una cura para las infecciones y debe complementar otros tratamientos adecuados. Las personas con asma, mujeres embarazadas y niños pequeños deben consultar a los proveedores de atención médica antes de usar productos de eucaliptol, ya que puede causar irritación respiratoria en individuos sensibles 1.

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