Efficacy and Safety of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Oral Solution for Pediatric Wheezing Disorders in China: A Meta-Analysis and Evidence Mapping - Scorecard - DentalSpire

Efficacy and Safety of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Oral Solution for Pediatric Wheezing Disorders in China: A Meta-Analysis and Evidence Mapping

  • By

  • Yongsheng Guo

  • Run Guo

  • Yingxue Zou

  • Bing Huang

  • Jiao Li

  • Mei Yu

  • Jia Zhai

  • Shiyin Mu

  • Yingying An

  • Weiwei Gao

  • April 22, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Efficacy and Safety of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Oral Solution for Pediatric Wheezing Disorders in China: A Meta-Analysis and Evidence Mapping

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPediatric wheezing disorders
Key MechanismsAmbroxol enhances mucociliary clearance and has anti-inflammatory properties; Clenbuterol promotes bronchodilation.
Target PopulationChildren under 14 years with wheezing disorders including asthma, bronchiolitis, and wheezing bronchitis.
Care SettingClinical settings in China

Key Highlights

  • Combination therapy with AHCHOS significantly improved overall response rate and effective rate.
  • AHCHOS reduced duration of coughing, wheezing, cough phlegm, wet lung sounds, and hospital stay.
  • No increased risk of adverse events compared to conventional treatment.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis of wheezing disorders should consider clinical history and symptomatology.

Management

  • Utilize bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, and AHCHOS as adjunctive therapy for symptom relief.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor symptom resolution and length of hospital stay in pediatric patients.

Risks

  • Limited and inconsistent reporting of adverse events necessitates further safety assessments.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Children with wheezing disorders in China.

AHCHOS may provide modest improvements in symptom resolution without increasing adverse events.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Consider AHCHOS as an adjunctive therapy in managing pediatric wheezing disorders.
  • Tailor management strategies based on individual patient needs and severity of symptoms.

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