Prolonged, non-specific cough is common in childhood and is treated with a variety of therapies. There is a growing market for non-pharmacological treatments and these include air-modification modalities, (ionisers, vaporisers, humidifiers, air filters and regular vacuuming). No randomised controlled trials examining the efficacy of air-modulation modalities in the management of prolonged, non-specific cough in children were found. Therefore, based on the evidence currently available, a recommendation for these treatments cannot be given. Due to the popularity of air-modulation modalities, randomised controlled trials in this area are clearly needed.
Vollständige Zusammenfassung lesen
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.
Zielsetzungen
To determine the efficacy of air-modification modalities, (ionisers, vaporisers, humidifiers, air filters, regular vacuuming), in treating children with non-specific cough.
Suchstrategie
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.
Auswahlkriterien
All randomised controlled trials comparing air-modification modalities with a placebo treatment, for any duration.
Datensammlung und ‐analyse
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.
Hauptergebnisse
No randomised controlled trials that examined the efficacy of air-modification modalities in the management of prolonged, non-specific cough in children were found.
Schlussfolgerungen der Autoren
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.
