Lessons learned from a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled study with a iota-carrageenan nasal spray as medical device in children with acute symptoms of common cold

Lessons learned from a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled study with a iota-carrageenan nasal spray as medical device in children with acute symptoms of common cold

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Common cold is caused by a variety of respiratory viruses. The prevalence in children is high, and it potentially contributes to significant morbidity. Iota-carragenan, a polymer derived from red seaweed, has reduced viral load in na...

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Main Authors: Fazekas Tamas, Eickhoff Philipp, Pruckner Nathalie, Vollnhofer Georg, Fischmeister Gustav, Diakos Christopher, Rauch Margit, Verdianz Maria, Zoubek Andreas, Gadner Helmut, Lion Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Carrageenan
Common cold
Viral infection
Upper respiratory tract infections
Pediatric pulmonology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/147

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