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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for respiratory conditions in childhood. For reviews on treatments for respiratory conditions in babies, see the Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Respiratory Conditions in Babies [HealthInsite Topic Page].
Updated April 2009
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Honey and lozenges for children with non-specific cough
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Symptomatic relief is often sought for children with chronic non-specific cough (which is defined as a dry, non-productive cough with no known cause lasting longer than 4 consecutive weeks). This review aimed to assess the efficacy of treating children...
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Apr 2009
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Anti-histamines for prolonged non-specific cough in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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 ...
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Dec 2008
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Oral non steroid anti-inflammatories for children and adults with bronchiectasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Infection and inflammation play an important role in the symptomatology and disease progression in patients with bronchiectasis. Anti inflammatory drugs may reduce the inflammatory cascade and thus may be beneficial in people with bronchiectasis. Using ...
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Dec 2008
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Positioning for acute respiratory distress in hospitalised infants and children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Infants and children with respiratory distress may be more comfortable and breathe more easily when placed in positions other than lying on their back such as being supported over someone's shoulder, sitting upright or on their front with their legs ben...
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Aug 2008
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Inhaled cromones for prolonged non-specific cough in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Children with non-specific cough (coughing not due to a diagnosed respiratory disease), are commonly treated with a variety of medications to treat the symptoms of cough. This review examined whether there was any evidence for children with non-specific...
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Jun 2008
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Vitamin A supplementation for cystic fibrosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Cystic fibrosis can cause certain vitamins, such as vitamin A, to be inadequately absorbed leading to problems caused by vitamin deficiency. Lack of vitamin A (vitamin A deficiency) can cause specific problems such as eye and skin problems. It can also ...
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Apr 2008
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Anticholinergics for prolonged non-specific cough in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Children with non-specific cough, (non-productive cough in the absence of identifiable chest disease) are commonly treated with a variety of medications for control of cough symptoms. This review examined the effect of inhaled anti-cholinergic drugs in ...
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Mar 2008
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Clinical pathways for chronic cough in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Clinical pathways are used for various chronic diseases to facilitate diagnosis; aid decision making; and provide efficient care to patients. Chronic cough in children is a significant medical problem and in some situations, warrants thorough investigat...
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Feb 2008
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Interventions for recurrent idiopathic epistaxis (nosebleeds) in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Nosebleeds in children usually just stop by themselves or after pinching the nose. However some children get repeated nosebleeds with no specific cause (recurrent idiopathic epistaxis). The most common treatments are cautery and/or antiseptic cream. Cau...
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Sep 2007
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Inhaled corticosteroids for non-specific chronic cough in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Persistent cough in childhood is a common problem that is sometimes confused with asthma. This review questions the appropriateness of the common practice of using inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of children with cough and without any other evi...
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Aug 2005
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Inhaled nitric oxide for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in children and adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Results from five randomized controlled trials show that use of inhaled nitric oxide in acute respiratory failure patients with low blood oxygen has some immediate benefit, up to 72 hours, on oxygenation in children and adults. Data is insufficient to ...
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Sep 2002
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