Homeopathic remedies for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children

Mascarenhas, Annika; Seebold, Jacqueline A; Cundy, William J.; McGuire, Treasure; Driel, Mieke van

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd005974.pub3

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“… 2 , 3 Each year young children may have as many as 6 to 8 or even more episodes. 4 - 6 The German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents found that the 1-year average prevalence of URTI among children and adolescents amounts to 88.5%, with the highest prevalence of almost 94% among children aged 3 to 6 years. 7 Symptoms usually include sore throat, runny nose, general malaise, and low-grade fever at onset, followed by nasal congestion and cough, and peak at around day 3 or 4 after the onset of symptoms.…”

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The Effectiveness and Safety of a Homeopathic Medicinal Product in Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections With Fever

Haselen¹,

Thinesse-Mallwitz²,

Maidannyk

et al. 2016

Global Pediatric Health

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We investigated the clinical effectiveness of a homeopathic add-on therapy in a pediatric subpopulation with upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in a randomized, controlled, multinational clinical trial. Patients received either on-demand symptomatic standard treatment (ST-group) or the same ST plus a homeopathic medication (Influcid; IFC-group) for 7 days. Outcome assessment was based on symptom and fever resolution and the Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey–21 (WURSS-21). A total of 261 pediatric (<12 years) patients (130 IFC-group; 131 ST-group) were recruited in Germany and the Ukraine. The IFC-group used less symptomatic medication, symptoms resolved significantly earlier (P = .0001), had higher proportions of fever-free children from day 3 onwards, and the WURSS-assessed global disease severity was significantly less (P < .0001) during the entire URTI episode. One adverse event (vomiting) was possibly related to IFC. IFC as add-on treatment in pediatric URTI reduced global disease severity, shortened symptom resolution, and was safe in use.

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The Effectiveness and Safety of a Homeopathic Medicinal Product in Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections With Fever

Haselen¹,

Thinesse-Mallwitz²,

Maidannyk

et al. 2016

Global Pediatric Health

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“…They cause considerable direct and indirect healthcare costs, and the economic burden is a major public health challenge [1]. Colds typically afflict most adults and adolescents 2-4 times a year, while young children may have as many as 6-8 or even more episodes [2,3,4]. The most common symptoms are sore throat, runny nose, general malaise, and low-grade fever at onset, followed by nasal congestion and cough.…”

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A Homeopathic Combination Preparation in the Treatment of Feverish Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: An International Randomized Controlled Trial

Thinesse-Mallwitz

Maydannik

Keller³

et al. 2015

Complement Med Res

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Background: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are very common and associated with considerable healthcare costs. We evaluated the clinical benefit of a homeopathic add-on therapy. Patients and Methods: In this randomized controlled multinational clinical trial, patients (age range 1-65 years) with feverish URTI received either on-demand symptomatic standard treatment (ST group: paracetamol, ambroxol, and/or oxymetazoline), or homeopathic medication (IFC group: Influcid®) for 7 days plus the same on-demand standard treatment. URTI symptoms were assessed using the Wisconsin Upper Respiratory Symptom Survey-21. Response at day 4, defined as absence of fever and absence or very mild degree of URTI symptoms, was the primary outcome measure. Results: 523 patients (265 IFC group, 258 ST group) were randomized in 12 Ukrainian and 10 German centers. The responder rate on day 4 was 15.4% in the IFC group and 6.7% in the ST group (Δ_IFC-ST = 8.7%, 95% confidence interval 2.9-14.5%). The IFC group used less symptomatic medication, and symptoms were alleviated 1-2 days earlier. 3 and 8 adverse events (AEs) in the IFC and ST group, respectively, were assessed as possibly treatment-related; 2 out of the 3 AEs in the IFC group were possibly related to symptomatic therapy, 1 (vomiting) to IFC treatment. Conclusion: The homeopathic treatment shortened URTI duration, reduced the use of symptomatic medication, and was well tolerated.

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Homeopathic medicinal products for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children

Hawke

Driel

Buffington³

et al. 2018

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Background Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are common and may lead to complications. Most children experience between three and six ARTIs each year. Although these infections are self limiting, the symptoms can be distressing. Many treatments are used to control symptoms and shorten the duration of illness. They often have minimal benefit and may lead to adverse effects. Oral homeopathic medicinal products could play a role in the treatment of ARTIs for children if evidence for effectiveness is established. Objectives To assess the effectiveness and safety of oral homeopathic medicinal products compared with placebo or conventional therapy to prevent and treat acute respiratory tract infections in children.

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Homeopathic remedies for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children

Abstract: Homeopathic remedies for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children.

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

The Effectiveness and Safety of a Homeopathic Medicinal Product in Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections With Fever

The Effectiveness and Safety of a Homeopathic Medicinal Product in Pediatric Upper Respiratory Tract Infections With Fever

A Homeopathic Combination Preparation in the Treatment of Feverish Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: An International Randomized Controlled Trial

Homeopathic medicinal products for preventing and treating acute respiratory tract infections in children

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