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- Corticosteroids for acute bacterial meningitis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 12-Sep-2015
In experimental studies, the outcome of bacterial meningitis has been related to the severity of inflammation in the subarachnoid space. Corticosteroids reduce this inflammatory response.
- Corticosteroids for acute severe asthma in hospitalised patients
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jan-2001
Corticosteroids are currently used routinely in the management of acute severe asthma. The optimal dose and route of administration continues to be debated. Some investigators have reported a greater benefit of higher doses of corticosteroids in the manag
- Corticosteroids for hospitalised children with acute asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2003
Systemic corticosteroids are used routinely in the management of children with severe acute asthma. There is a lack of consensus regarding the agent, dose and route of corticosteroid administration.
- Corticosteroids for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients short survival time, high mortality and generally rapid decline raise the importance of early treatment. Current guidelines suggest a combination of cortic
- Corticosteroids for pneumonia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Dec-2017
Pneumonia is a common and potentially serious illness. Corticosteroids have been suggested for the treatment of different types of infection, however their role in the treatment of pneumonia remains unclear. This is an update of a review published in 2011
- Corticosteroids for preventing relapse following acute exacerbations of asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Jul-2008
Acute asthma is responsible for many emergency department (ED) visits annually. Between 12 to 16% will relapse to require additional interventions within two weeks of ED discharge. Treatment of acute asthma is based on rapid reversal of bronchospasm and r
- Corticosteroids for pulmonary sarcoidosis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Apr-2005
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a common condition with an unpredictable course. Oral (OCS) or inhaled steroids (ICS) are widely used in its treatment, but there is no consensus about when and in whom therapy should be initiated, what dose should be given and fo
- Corticosteroids for tuberculous pleurisy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Mar-2017
Corticosteroids used in addition to antituberculous therapy have been reported to benefit people with tuberculous pleurisy. However, research findings are inconsistent and raise doubt as to whether such treatment is worthwhile. There is also concern regar
- Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for opportunistic infections in adults with HIV
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
The prevention and early treatment of infections are the mainstay of the medical management of the majority of people with HIV infection, who live in low income countries without access to antiretroviral drugs. Cotrimoxazole is cheap and effective against
- Cow's milk protein avoidance and development of childhood wheeze in children with a family history of atopy
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Sep-2008
In infants with a family history of atopy, food allergen avoidance has been advocated as means of preventing the development of atopic disease, when breast-feeding is not possible or supplemental feeding is needed. Most infant formulas are based on cow's
- Culture‐specific programs for children and adults from minority groups who have asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 22-Aug-2017
People with asthma who come from minority groups often have poorer asthma outcomes, including more acute asthma-related doctor visits for flare-ups. Various programmes used to educate and empower people with asthma have previously been shown to improve ce
- Cyclosporin as an oral corticosteroid sparing agent in stable asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Patients with chronic severe asthma are often dependent on the long term prescription of oral corticosteroids. The use of steroids is associated with serious side effects. Physicians treating such patients continue to search for alternative therapies that
- Dapsone as an oral corticosteroid sparing agent for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 10-Mar-2011
Oral corticosteroids are used as a treatment for asthma, however they are often associated with serious side effects. Dapsone is a sulfone with anti-inflammatory properties, therefore it may have a beneficial effect in the treatment of asthma and act as a
- Decongestants, antihistamines and nasal irrigation for acute sinusitis in children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Oct-2014
The efficacy of decongestants, antihistamines and nasal irrigation in children with clinically diagnosed acute sinusitis has not been systematically evaluated.
- Deep versus shallow suction of endotracheal tubes in ventilated neonates and young infants
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 6-Jul-2011
Mechanical ventilation is commonly used in Neonatal Intensive Care Units to assist breathing in a variety of conditions. Mechanical ventilation is achieved through the placement of an endotracheal tube (ETT) which is left in-situ. The ETT is suctioned to
- Dehumidifiers for chronic asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 13-Jun-2013
Humidity control measures in the home environment of patients with asthma have been recommended, since a warm humid environment favours the growth of house dust mites. However, there is no consensus about the usefulness of these measures.
- Delayed antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 7-Sep-2017
Concerns exist regarding antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) owing to adverse reactions, cost, and antibacterial resistance. One proposed strategy to reduce antibiotic prescribing is to provide prescriptions, but to advise delay
- Devices and pressure sources for administration of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in preterm neonates
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Jan-2008
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is used to support preterm infants recently extubated, those experiencing significant apnoea of prematurity and those with respiratory distress soon after birth as an alternative to intubation and ventilat
- Dietary marine fatty acids (fish oil) for asthma in adults and children
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 23-Oct-2000
Epidemiological studies suggest that a diet high in marine fatty acids (fish oil) may have beneficial effects on inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and possibly asthma.
- Dietary sodium manipulation and asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 16-Mar-2011
There is a wide geographical variation in the prevalence of asthma and observational studies have suggested that dietary sodium may play a role.
