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- Chemotherapy for brain metastases from small cell lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 11-May-2012
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for approximately 20% of all cases of lung cancer. It tends to disseminate early in the course of its natural history and to grow quickly. Approximately 10% to 18% of patients present with brain metastases (BM) at th
- Chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Mar-2015
The role of chemotherapy in the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer was not clear. A systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis was therefore undertaken to evaluate the available evidence from all relevant randomised trials.
- Chemotherapy versus best supportive care for extensive small cell lung cancer
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Nov-2013
Combination chemotherapy has been the mainstay of treatment for extensive stage small celI lung cancer (SCLC) over the last 30 years, even though it only gives a short prolongation in median survival time. The main goal for these patients should be pallia
- Chest physiotherapy compared to no chest physiotherapy for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Dec-2015
Chest physiotherapy is widely used in people with cystic fibrosis in order to clear mucus from the airways. This is an updated version of previously published reviews.
- Chest physiotherapy for acute bronchiolitis in paediatric patients between 0 and 24 months old
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Feb-2016
This Cochrane review was first published in 2005 and updated in 2007, 2012 and now 2015. Acute bronchiolitis is the leading cause of medical emergencies during winter in children younger than two years of age. Chest physiotherapy is sometimes used to assi
- Chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Sep-2022
Despite conflicting evidence, chest physiotherapy has been widely used as an adjunctive treatment for adults with pneumonia. This is an update of a review first published in 2010 and updated in 2013.
- Chest physiotherapy for preventing morbidity in babies being extubated from mechanical ventilation
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Apr-2002
Chest physiotherapy has been used to clear secretions and help lung ventilation in newborns who have needed mechanical ventilation for respiratory problems. However, there are concerns about the safety of some forms of chest physiotherapy.
- Chest radiograph in acute respiratory infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2009
Chest radiography is widely used during the management of acute lower respiratory infections, but the benefits are unknown.
- Chinese herbs combined with Western medicine for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2012
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus, which first appeared in Foshan City, China on 22 December 2002. Chinese herbs were used in its treatment.
- Chinese medicinal herbs for acute bronchitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Feb-2012
Acute bronchitis is one of the most common diagnoses made by primary care physicians. It is traditionally treated with antibiotics (although the evidence for their effectiveness is weak, and modest at best) and other even less effective treatments. Chines
- Chinese medicinal herbs for influenza
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 28-Mar-2013
Influenza is a communicable acute respiratory infection which, during epidemics, can cause high morbidity and mortality rates. Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, often administered following a particular Chinese medical theory, may be a potential treatm
- Chinese medicinal herbs for sore throat
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2012
Chinese herbal medicines are commonly used to treat sore throat in China and are used worldwide by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their efficacy in treating sore throat has not previously been systematically reviewed.
- Chinese medicinal herbs for the common cold
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 24-Jan-2007
Chinese medicinal herbs are frequently used to treat the common cold in China. Until now, their efficacy has not been systematically reviewed.
- Chloroquine as a steroid sparing agent for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Mar-2011
For the majority of chronic asthmatics, symptoms are best controlled using inhaled steroids, but for a small group of asthma sufferers, symptoms cannot be controlled using inhaled steroids and instead continuous use of high dosage oral steroids (corticost
- Chronic non‐invasive ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Aug-2021
Chronic non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is increasingly being used to treat people with COPD who have respiratory failure, but the evidence supporting this treatment has been conflicting.
- Ciclesonide versus other inhaled corticosteroids for chronic asthma in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Dec-2012
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the cornerstone of asthma maintenance treatment in children. Particularly among parents, there is concern about the safety of ICS as studies in children have shown reduced growth. Small-particle-size ICS targeting the sma
- Ciclesonide versus other inhaled steroids for chronic asthma in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2008
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are an integral part of asthma management, and act as an anti-inflammatory agent in the airways of the lung. These agents confer both significant benefit in terms of symptom management and improvement in lung function, but ma
- Ciclesonide versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Apr-2008
Inhaled corticosteroids are an integral part of asthma management, and act as an anti-inflammatory agent in the airways of the lung. These agents confer significant benefit in terms of symptom management and improvement in lung function, but may also caus
- Clinical pathways for chronic cough in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Sep-2014
Chronic cough (a cough lasting longer than four weeks) is a common problem internationally. Chronic cough has associated economic costs and is distressing to the child and to parents; ignoring cough may lead to delayed diagnosis and progression of serious
- Closed tracheal suction systems versus open tracheal suction systems for mechanically ventilated adult patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 17-Oct-2007
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common complication in ventilated patients. Endotracheal suctioning is a procedure that may constitute a risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia. It can be performed with an open system or with a closed system.
