SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2006
Indoor air modification interventions for prolonged non-specific cough in children.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2006. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01814293 (Comparison of Supportive Therapies for Symptom Relief From Pediatric Upper Respiratory Infections), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Comparison of Supportive Therapies for Symptom Relief From Pediatric Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs)
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Agent-based modeling of urban exposome interventions: prospects, model architectures, and methodological challenges.Exposome · 2022Article
- Analysis of the Literature on Chronic Cough in Children.The open respiratory medicine journal · 2017Review
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundNon-specific cough has been defined as non-productive cough in the absence of identifiable respiratory disease or known aetiology and is common in childhood. These children are treated with a variety of therapies, including non-pharmacological treatments. There is a wide variety and a growing market for these non-pharmacological treatments that include air-modification modalities.
objectivesTo determine the efficacy of air-modification modalities, (ionisers, vaporisers, humidifiers, air filters, regular vacuuming), in treating children with non-specific cough. SEARCH STRATEGY: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, OLDMEDLINE and EMBASE databases were searched by the Cochrane Airways Group. The latest searches were performed in November 2005. SELECTION CRITERIA: All randomised controlled trials comparing air-modification modalities with a placebo treatment, for any duration. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Results of searches were reviewed against pre-determined criteria for inclusion. Five papers were considered for inclusion but no eligible trials were identified and thus no data was available for analysis. MAIN
resultsNo randomised controlled trials that examined the efficacy of air-modification modalities in the management of prolonged, non-specific cough in children were found. AUTHORS'
conclusionsBased on the evidence currently available, a recommendation can not be given for air-modification interventions in the treatment of prolonged, non-specific cough in children.
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