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Indoor air modification interventions for prolonged non-specific cough in children (Review)

Donnelly, Deirde, Everard, Mark and Chang, Anne B. (2006). Indoor air modification interventions for prolonged non-specific cough in children (Review)<br />. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,2006(3 - Article No. CD005075).

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Title Indoor air modification interventions for prolonged non-specific cough in children (Review)
Author Donnelly, Deirde
Everard, Mark
Chang, Anne B.
Journal Name Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Publication Date 2006
Volume Number 2006
Issue Number 3 - Article No. CD005075
ISSN 1469-493X   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Total Pages 12
Place of Publication United Kingdom
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Language English
Field of Research 320000 Medical and Health Sciences
Abstract Background
Non-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.

Objectives
To determine the efficacy of air-modification modalities, (ionisers, vaporisers, humidifiers, air filters, regular vacuuming), in treating children with non-specific cough.

Search methods
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 2008.

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 results
No randomised controlled trials that examined the efficacy of air-modification modalities in the management of prolonged, non-specific cough in children were found.

Authors' conclusions
Based 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.
Keywords Air Pollution,Indoor
Children
Cough
Interventions
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005075.pub2   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)


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