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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Allergies and Hypersensitivities
Follow the links below to find systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for allergies and hypersensitivities.
Updated June 2011
9 Resources Found
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| Title: | Remediating buildings damaged by dampness and mould for preventing or reducing respiratory tract symptoms, infections and asthma |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Moisture damage is a very common problem in private houses, workplaces and public buildings around the world and has been associated with adverse respiratory symptoms, asthma and respiratory infections of inhabitants. Our aim was to determine the effect... |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Nonlatex versus latex male condoms for contraception |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | The male condom can prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm out of the birth canal. Nonlatex condoms can be used by people who are allergic or sensitive to latex. Some people may not have used latex condoms because they did not like them. This review compare... |
| Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Title: | Inferior turbinate surgery for nasal obstruction in allergic rhinitis after failed medical treatment |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Inferior turbinate (lining of nose) surgery is a commonly performed procedure in ENT as shrinking the lining may reduce some of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, particularly nose blockage. This procedure is carried out using a multitude of techniques... |
| Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Title: | Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic lung reaction to a type of fungus (usually Aspergillus fumigatus) in some people with cystic fibrosis. It causes cough and wheezing and sometimes fever. If left untreated it can lead to chron... |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Anti-histamines for prolonged non-specific cough in children |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Children with non-specific cough are commonly treated with a variety of medications to treat the symptom of cough. The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-histamines in children with prolonged cough that is not related to ... |
| Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Title: | Antihistamines used in addition to topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Allergic rhinitis is a very common chronic illness affecting 10% to 40% of children worldwide. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is most common around springtime. The symptoms are mostly sneezing, a runny nose and watery eyes. We looked for trials ... |
| Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Title: | Capsaicin for allergic rhinitis in adults |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Allergic rhinitis is a common health problem affecting between 10% and 25% of the population, and its prevalence is increasing. The symptoms include a running or blocked nose, itching and sneezing. Several drug therapies are available including antihist... |
| Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Title: | Topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Allergic rhinitis is a very common chronic illness affecting 10% to 40% of children worldwide. There has been a significant increase in prevalence among children over the last two decades and this increase has been accompanied by a parallel increase in ... |
| Date: | Nov 2006 |
| Title: | Potassium containing toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Dentine hypersensitivity is a sharp, sudden pain arising from the teeth when exposed to touch or hot and cold foods. If dental disease is not the cause of the pain, toothpastes containing potassium have been recommended to reduce tooth sensitivity. This... |
| Date: | May 2006 |
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