Beta-carotene in complex therapy of frequently ill children
In children of preschool and school age who frequently fall ill with respiratory diseases modern immunocorrecting drugs should be used that influence the forming immune system and do not have adverse side effects. In the past years, considerable evidence about a positive effect of β-carotene on the incidence rates of viral infections and the course of rehabilitation period in children have been accumulated. The obtained results permit to recommend β-carotene for including in complex therapy of frequently ill children.