Home Remedies Practiced among the Parents of Children in The Age Group 5 to 15 years for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Respiratory Infection attending Pediatric OPD and Immunization clinics of AIIMS Raipur with a View to Formulate an Ayurvedi

Introduction: Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are the leading cause of mortality in children, particularly in developing countries, with pneumonia being a serious outcome. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in reducing ARI-related deaths. Home remedies, often identified by family members, can play a significant role in preventing and managing ARI. This study aims to explore common home remedies for ARI and assess their practice among parents. Method: This descriptive study was conducted with 241 parents of children aged 5-15 years, selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Participants completed a self-instructional checklist designed to evaluate home-based practices. The study took place in the outpatient departments of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur. Results: Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. The results indicated that 86.72% of parents had poor practices regarding home remedies for ARI, while only 0.45% demonstrated good practices. Discussion: Consistent with a study by Sudhir Mishra et al. in New Delhi, which highlighted the use of honey, ginger, and tulsi for ARI, our study found that parents commonly used ginger/herbal tea, tulsi water, and turmeric milk.