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1 Brinkeborn, R.M.; Shah, D.V.; Degenring, F.H.
Echinaforce and other Echinacea fresh plant preparations in the treatment of the common cold
A randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind clinical trial
Phytomed, 1999, 6(1), 1-5
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
2 Cáceres, D.D.; Hancke, J.L.; Burgos, R.A.; Sandberg, F.; Wikman, G.K.
Use of visual analogue scale measurements (VAS) to asses the effectiveness of standardized Andrographis paniculata extract SHA-10 in reducing the sypmtoms of common cold
A randomized double-blind placebo study
Phytomed, 1999, 6(4), 217-223
Andrographis paniculata, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
3 Grimm, W.; Müller, H.-H.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Effect of Fluid Extract of Echinacea Purpurea on the Incidence and Severity of Colds and Respiratory Infections
Am J Med, 1999, 106(2), 138-143
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
4 Melchart, D.; Linde, K.; Fischer, P.; Kaesmayr, J.
Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 1(CD000530), 1-15
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
5 Henneicke-von Zeppelin, H.-H.; Hentschel, C.; Schnitker, J.; Kohnen, R.; Köhler, G.; Wüstenberg, P.
Efficacy and safety of a fixed combination phytomedicine in the treatment of the common cold (acute viral respiratory tract infection)
Results of a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, multicentre study
Curr Med Res Opinion, 1999, 15(3), 214-227
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
6 Grüber, C.; Riesberg, A.; Mansmann, U.; Wahn, U; Bühring, M.
Does Hydrotherapy Prevent Common Cold?
Randomized Controlled Trial in Preschool Children with Frequent Common Colds. Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 41 (Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
7 Lindenmuth, G.F.; Lindenmuth, E.B.
The efficacy of Echinacea compound herbal tea preparation on the severity and duration of upper respiratory and flu symptoms
A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2000, 6(4), 327-334
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
8 Melchior, J.; Spasov, A.A.; Ostrovskij, O.V.; Bulanov, A.E.; Wikman, G.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot and Phase III study of activity of standardized Andrographis paniculata Herba Nees extract fixed combination (Kan Jang) in the treatment of uncomplicated upper-repiratory tract infection
Phytomed, 2000, 7(5), 341-350
Andrographis paniculata, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Infections, Kan Jang (Komplex), Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
9 Giles, J.T.; Palat, C.T.; Chien, S.H.; Chang, Z.G.; Kennedy, D.T.
Evaluation of Echinacea for treatment of the common cold
Pharmacother, 2000, 20, 690-697
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
10 Josling, P.
Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement
A double-blind, placebo-controlled survey
Adv Ther, 2001, 18, 189-193
Allicin, Allium, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
11 Barrett, B.P.; Brown, R.L.; Locken, K.; Maberry, R.; Bobula, J.A.; Alessio, D. d'
Treatment of the common cold with unrefined echinacea
Ann Intern Med, 2002, 137, 939-946
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
12 Yale, S.H.; Liu, K.
Echinacea purpurea therapy for the treatment of the common cold
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Arch Intern Med, 2004, 164, 1237-1241
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
13 Cohen, H.A.; Varsano, I.; Kahan, E.; Sarrell, M.; Uziel, Y.
Effectiveness of an herbal preparation containing Echinacea, Propolis, and Vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 2004, 158, 217-221
Acidum ascorbicum, Apitherapy, Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Propolis, Randomized trial, Vitamins
14 Sperber, S.J.; Shah, L.P.; Gilbert, R.D.; Ritchey, T.W.; Monto, A.S.
Echinacea purpurea for prevention of experimental rhinovirus colds
Clin Infect Dis, 2004, 38, 1367-1371
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Healthy probands, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Viruses
15 Kawakita, K.; Shichidou, T.; Inoue, E.; Nabeta, T.; Kitakouji, H.; Aizawa, S.; Nishida, A.; Yamaguchi, N.; Takahashi, N.; Yano, T.; Tanzawa, S.
Preventive and curative effects of acupuncture on the common cold
A multicentre randomized controlled trial in Japan
Complement Ther Med, 2004, 12(4), 181-188
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
16 Steinsbekk, A.; Bentzen, N.; Fönnebö, V.; Lewith, G.T.
Randomized controlled trials on treatment by homeopaths and self-treatment with homeopathic medicines
Design und protocol
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1027-1032
Respiratory diseases, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Common cold, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Pulsatilla, Randomized trial, Sulfur
17 Caruso, T.J.; Gwaltney, J.M.
Treatment of the common cold with Echinacea
A structured review
Clin Infect Dis, 2005, 40, 807-810
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
18 Steinsbekk, A.; Bentzen, N.; Fönnebö, V.; Lewith, G.
Self treatment with one of three self selected, ultramolecular homeopathic medicines for the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections in children
A double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 2005, 59(4), 447-455
Respiratory diseases, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Common cold, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Pulsatilla, Randomized trial, Sulfur
19 Hemilä, H.; Chalker, E.; Souza, R.R.D. d'; Douglas, R.M.; Treacy, B.
Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD000980), 1-68
Acidum ascorbicum, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Vitamins
20 Predy, G.N.; Goel, V.; Lovlin, R.; Donner, A.; Stitt, L.; Basu, T.K.
Efficacy of an extract of North American ginseng containing poly-furanosyl-pyranosyl-saccharides for preventing upper repiratory tract infections
A randomized controlled trial
CMAJ, 2005, 173(9), 1043-1048
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
21 Naser, B.; Lund, B.; Henneicke-von Zepelin, H.-H.; Köhler, G.; Lehmacher, W.; Scaglione, F.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical dose-response trial of an extract of Baptisia, Echinacea and Thuja for the treatment of patients with common cold
Phytomed, 2005, 12(10), 715-722
Respiratory diseases, Baptisia, Echinacea, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Thuja
22 Weber, W.; Taylor, J.A.; Stoep, A.V.; Weiss, N.S.; Standish, L.J.; Calabrese, C.
Echinacea purpurea for Prevention of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1021-1026
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
23 Kligler, B.; Ulbricht, C.; Basch, E.; DeFranco Kirkwood, C.; Rae Abrams, T.; Miranda, M.; Singh Khalsa, K.P.; Giles, M.; Boon, H.; Woods, J.
Andrographis paniculata for the treatment of upper respiratory infection
A systematic review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Explore, 2006, 2(1), 25-29
Andrographis paniculata, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
24 McElhaney, J.E.; Goel, V.; Toane, B.; Hooten, J.; Shan, J.J.
Efficacy of COLD-fX in the prevention of respiratory symptoms in community-dwelling adults
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(2), 153-157
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
25 Schmiedel, V.; Klein, P.
A complex homeopathic preparation for the symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory infections associated with the common cold
An observational study
Explore, 2006, 2(2), 109-114
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Engystol, Common cold, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Viruses
26 Linde, K.; Barrett, B.; Wölkart, K.; Bauer, R.; Melchart, D.
Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2(CD000530), 1-15
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
27 Kamin, W.; Kieser, M.
Pinimenthol Erkältungssalbe bei Patienten mit Erkältungskrankheiten der Luftwege
Eine Kohortenstudie
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S10
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Eucalyptus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mentholum, Phytomedicine, Pinimenthol, Pinus, Pinus mugo, Adverse effect
28 Haidvogl, M.; Riley, D.S.; Heger, M.; Brien, S.; Jong, M.C.; Fisher, M.; Lewith, G.T.; Jansen, G.; Thurneysen, A.E.
Homeopathic and conventional treatment for acute respiratory and ear complaints
A comparative study on outcome in the primary care setting
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 2(7), 7; (1-15, + Tab.) (Internet)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Homeopathy, Cough, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Middle ear inflammation, Sinusitis, Ear, Randomized trial, Cold
29 Shah, S.A.; Sander, S.; White, C.M.; Rinaldi, M.; Coleman, C.I.
Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold
A meta-analysis
Lancet Infect Dis, 2007, 7(7), 473-480
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
30 Steinsbekk, A.; Lewith, G.; Fönnebö, V.; Bentzen, N.
An exploratory study of the contextual effect of homeopathic care
A randomised controlled trial of homeopathic care vs. self-prescribed homeopathic medicine in the prevention of upper respiratory tract infections in children
Prev Med, 2007, 45(4), 274-279
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Randomized trial
31 Kamin, W.; Kieser, M.
Pinimenthol((R)) ointment in patients suffering from upper respiratory tract infections
A post-marketing observational study
Phytomed, 2007, 14(12), 787-791
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Eucalyptus, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mentholum, Oil, Phytomedicine, Pinimenthol, Pinus, Pinus mugo, Pinus sylvestris, Adverse effect
32 Rowe, C.A.; Nantz, M.P.; Bukowski, J.F.; Percival, S.S.
Specific formulation of Camellia sinensis prevents cold and flu symptoms and enhances gamm, delta T cell function
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
J Am Coll Nutr, 2007, 26(5), 445-452
Respiratory diseases, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Common cold, Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Tea
33 Lizogub, V.G.; Riley, D.S.; Heger, M.
Efficacy of a Pelargonium sidoides preparation in patients with the common cold
A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Explore, 2007, 3(6), 573-584
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
34 Timmer, A.; Günther, J.; Rücker, G.; Motschall, E.; Antes, G.; Kern, W.V.
Pelargonium sidoides extract for acute respiratory tract infections
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 3(CD006323), (1-46)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
35 Vohra, S.; Johnston, B.C.; Laycock, K.L.; Midodzi, W.K.; Dhunnoo, I.; Harris, E.; Baydala, L.
Safety and tolerability of North American ginseng extract in the treatment of pediatric upper respiratory tract infection
A phase II randomized, controlled trial of 2 dosing schedules
Pediatrics, 2008, 122(2), E-402-410
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
36 Kalus, U.; Kiesewetter, H.; Radtke, H.
Effect of CYSTUS052 and green tea on subjective symptoms in patients with infection of the upper respiratory tract
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(1), 96-100
Respiratory diseases, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cistus, Cistus incanus, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
37 Suzuki, M.; Yokoyama, Y.; Yamazaki, H.
Research into acupuncture for respiratory disease in Japan
A systematic review
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(2), 54-60
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Lissiman, E.; Bhasale, A.L.; Cohen, M.
Garlic for the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD006206), 1-12
Allium, Allium sativum, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
39 Hart, A.; Dey, P.
Echinacea for prevention of the common cold
An illustrative overview of how information from different systematic reviews is summarised on the internet
Prev Med, 2009, 49(2-3), 78-82
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Journalism, Systematic review, Theory, Review (CR)
40 Ramchandani, N.M.
Homoeopathic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in children
Evaluation of thirty case series
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(2), 101-108
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics
41 Hensler, S.; Guendling, P.W.; Schmidt, M.; Jork, K.
Autologous blood therapy for common cold
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(5-6), 257-261
Respiratory diseases, Autohaemotherapy, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
42 Saxena, R.C.; Singh, R.; Kumar, P.; Yadav, S.C.; Negi, M.P.; Saxena, V.S.; Joshua, A.J.; Vijayabalaji, V.; Goudar, K.S.; Venkateshwarlu, K.; Amit, A.
A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical evaluation of extract of Andrographis paniculata (KalmCold) in patients with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infection
Phytomed, 2010, 17(3-4), 178-185
Andrographis paniculata, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
43 Moyad, M.A.; Robinson, L.E.; Zawada, E.T.; Kittelsrud, J.; Chen, D.G.; Reeves, S.G.; Weaver, S.
Immunogenic yeast-based fermentate for cold/flu-like symptoms in nonvaccinated individuals
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(2), 213-218
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Flu, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Microbiological therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
44 Ross, S.M.
A standardized Echinacea extract demonstrates efficacy in the prevention and treatment of colds in athletes
Holist Nurs Pract, 2010, 24(2), 107-109
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Sports medicine
45 Silk, R.; LeFante, C.
Safety of zinc gluconate glycine (Cold Eeze) in a geriatric population
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
Am J Ther, 2005, 12(6), 612-617
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Geriatrics, Homeopathy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Zincum
46 Pach, D.; Knöchel, B.; Lüdtke, R.; Wruck, K.; Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Visiting a sauna: does inhaling hot dry air reduce common cold symptoms?
A randomised controlled trial
MJA, 2010, 193(11-12), 730-734
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Sauna
47 Barrett, B.; Brown, R.; Rakel, D.; Mundt, M.; Bone, K.; Barlow, S.; Ewers, T.
Echinacea for treating the common cold
A randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2010, 153(12), 769-777
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
48 Roll, S.; Nocon, M.; Willich, S.N.
Reduction of common cold symptoms by encapsulated juice powder concentrate of fruits and vegetables
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Br J Nutr, 2011, 105(1), 118-122
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
49 Singh, M.; Das, R.R.
Zinc for the common cold (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 2(CD001364), 1-58
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Trace elements, Systematic review, Zincum
50 Gleeson, M.; Bishop, N.C.; Oliveira, M.; Tauler, P.
Daily probiotic's (Lactobacillus casei Shirota) reduction of infection incidence in athletes
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2011, 21, 55-64
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus spec., Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Probiotics, Randomized trial, Sports medicine
51 Stauss-Grabo, M.; Atiye, S.; Warnke, A.; Wedemeyer, R.S.; Donath, F.; Blume, H.H.
Observational study on the tolerability and safety of film-coated tablets containing ivy extract (Prospan((R)) Cough Tablets) in the treatment of colds accompanied by coughing
Phytomed, 2011, 18(6), 433-436
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Hedera, Hedera helix, Cough, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prospan
52 Minetti, A.M.; Forti, S.; Tassone, G.; Torretta, S.; Pignataro, L.
Efficacy of complex herbal compound of Echinacea angustifolia (Imoviral Junior) in recurrent upper respiratory tract infections during pediatric age
Preliminary results
Minerva Pediatr, 2011, 63(3), 177-182
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Arabinogalaktan, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Echinacea, Common cold, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Imoviral, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Quinsy, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Zincum
53 Scherr, J.; Nieman, D.C.; Schuster, T., Habermann, J.; Rank, M.; Braun, S.; Pressler, A.; Wolfarth, B.; Halle, M.
Non-alcoholic beer reduces inflammation and incidence of respiratory tract illness
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2012, 44(1), 18-26
Antioxidants, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
54 Hemilä, H.
Zinc lozenges may shorten the duration of colds
A systematic review
Open Resp Med J, 2011, 5, 51-58
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lutschtablette, Trace elements, Systematic review, Zincum
55 Lyrio, C.; Siqueira, C.M.; Veiga, V.F.; Homsani, F.; Marques, A.L.; Biolchini, J.; Dantas, F.; Matos, H.J.; Passos, S.M.L.; Couceiro, J.N.; Holandino, C.
The use of homeopathy to prevent symptoms of human flu and acute respiratory infections: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial with 600 children from Brazilian Public Health Service
Int J High Dil Res, 2011, 10(36), 174-176 (Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Healthy probands, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
56 Wong, W.; Lam, C.L.; Fong, D.Y.
Treatment effectiveness of two Chinese herbal medicine formulae in upper respiratory tract infections
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Family Practice, 2012, 29(6), 643-652
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Chinese medicinal herbs, Jing Fang Bai Du san, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Ying Qiao san
57 Ross, S.M.
African geranium (EPs 7630), Part I
A proprietary root extract of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) is found to be effective in resolving symptoms associated with the common cold in adults
Holist Nurs Pract, 2012, 26(2), 106-109 (Zweitveröffentlichung)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
58 Lissiman, E.; Bhasale, A.L.; Cohen, M.
Garlic for the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 3(CD006206), 1-18
Allium, Allium sativum, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
59 Barrett, B.; Hayney, M.S.; Muller, D.; Rakel, D.; Ward, A.; Obasi, C.N.; Brown, R.; Zhang, Z.; Zgierska, A.; Gern, J.; West, R.; Ewers, T.; Barlow, S.; Gassman, M.; Coe, C.L.
Meditation or exercise for preventing acute respiratory infection
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Fam Med, 2012, 10(4), 337-346
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial
60 Patiroglu, T.; Tunc, A.; Eke Gungor, H.; Unal, E.
The efficacy of Pelargonium sidoides in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections in children with transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy
Phytomed, 2012, 19(11), 958-961
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
61 Jawad, M.; Schoop, R.; Suter, A.; Klein, P.; Eccles, R.
Safety and efficacy profile of Echinacea purpurea to prevent common cold episodes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 841315; (1-7)
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea purpurea, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
62 Obasi, C.N.; Brown, R.; Ewers, T.; Barlow, S.; Gassman, M.; Zgierska, A.; Coe, C.L.; Barrett, B.
Advantage of meditation over exercise in reducing cold and flu illness is related to improved function and quality of life
Influenza Other Respi Viruses, 2012, 7(6), 938-944
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Common cold, Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
63 Hao, Q.; Lu, Z.; Dong, B.R.; Huang, C.Q.; Wu, T.
Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 9(CD006895), 1-49
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Probiotics, Systematic review
64 Guay, J.; Champagne, P.; Guibord, P.; Gruenwald, J.
The efficacy and safety of a patent pending combination of ginger and goldenrod extracts on the management of cold symptoms
A randomized, double-blind controlled trial
Food Nutr Sci, 2012, 3, 1651-1657
Respiratory diseases, Echinacea, Common cold, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Solidago, Solidago virgaurea, ginger
65 Tahan, F.; Yaman, M.
Can the Pelargonium sidoides root extract EPs((R)) 7630 prevent asthma attacks during viral infections of the upper respiratory tract in children?
Phytomed, 2013, 20(2), 148-150
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Umckaloabo, Viruses
66 Rakel, D.; Mundt, M.; Ewers, T.; Fortney, L.; Zgierska, A.; Gassman, M.; Barrett, B.
Value associated with mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise intervenions in acute respiratory infection
The MEPARI study
Fam Pract, 2013, 30(4), 390-397
Mindfulness meditation, Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
67 Zou, C.; Su, G.; Wu, Y.; Lu, F.; Mao, W.; Liu, X.
Astragalus in the prevention of upper respiratory tract infection in children with nephrotic syndrome
Evidence-based clinical practice
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 352130, (1-10)
Astragalus, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Cough, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Cold, Review (CR)
68 Vitetta, L.; Coulson, S.; Beck, S.L.; Gramotnev, H.; Du, S.; Lewis, S.
The clinical efficacy of a bovine lactoferrin/whey protein Ig-rich fraction (Lf/IgF) for the common cold
A double blind randomized study
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(3), 164-171
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactoferrin, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
69 Singh, M.; Das, R.R.
Zinc for the common cold (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 6(CD001364), 1-62
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Trace elements, Systematic review, Zincum
70 Zgierska, A.; Obasi, C.N.; Brown, R.; Ewers, T.; Muller, D.; Gassman, M.; Barlow, S.; Barrett, B.
Randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation and exercise for the treatment of acute respiratory infection
Possible mechanisms of actions
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 952716, (1-14)
Mindfulness meditation, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
71 Solivellas, B.M.; Martín, T.C.
Polypodium leuctotomos extract use to prevent and reduce the risk of infectious diseases in high performance athletes
Infect Drug Resist, 2012, 5, 149-153
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Polypodium leucotomos, Prevention
72 Jiao, Y.; Liu, J.; Jiang, L.; Liu, Q.; Li, X.; Zhang, S.; Zhao, B.; Wang, T.
Guidelines on common cold for traditional Chinese medicine based on pattern differentiation
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(4), 417-422
Respiratory diseases, Treatment concept, Assesment, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Subrahmanya, N.K.; Patel, K.S.; Kori, V.K.; Shrikrishna, R.
Role of Kasahara Dashemani Vati in Kasa and Vyadhikshamatva in children with special reference to recurrent respiratory tract infections
Ayu, 2013, 43(3), 281-287
Respiratory diseases, Ayurveda, Common cold, Kasahara Dashemani Vati, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
74 Jesenak, M.; Hrubisko, M.; Majtan, J.; Rennerova, Z.; Banovcin, P.
Anti-allergic effect of pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) in children with recurrent respiratory tract infections
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(3), 471-474
Allergies, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mycotherapy, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Pleurotus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Randomized trial
75 Raeessi, M.A.; Aslani, J.; Raeessi, N; Gharaie, H.; Harchi, A.A.K.; Raeessi, F.
Honey plus coffee versus systemic steroid in the treatment of persistent post-infectious cough
A randomised controlled trial
Prim Care Respir J, 2013, 22(3), 325-330
Apitherapy, Respiratory diseases, Coffea, Common cold, Honey, Cough, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
76 Timmer, A.; Günther, J.; Motschall, E.; Rücker, G.; Antes, G.; Kern, W.V.
Pelargonium sidoides extract for treating acute respiratory tract infections
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 10(CD006323), 1-55
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pelargonium, Pelargonium sidoides, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
77 Radhakrishnan, R.; George, S.K.; Kumar, S.; Balaram, P.
Maintenance of immunological homeostasis by Indukantha Ghritha in patients with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections
A pilot study
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(8), 1252-1259
Respiratory diseases, Ayurveda, Common cold, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Indukantha Ghritha
78 Chen, W.; Lewith, G.; Wang, L.-Q.; Ren, J.; Xiong, W.-J.; Lu, F.; Liu, J.-P.
Chinese proprietary herbal medicine listed in 'China National Essential Drug List' for common cold
A systematic literature review
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(10), e110560; (1-6)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
79 Paul, I.M.; Beiler, J.S.; Vallati, J.R.; Duda, L.M.; King, T.S.
Placebo effect in the treatment of acute cough in infants and toddlers
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA Pediatr, 2014, epub ahead of print,
century plant, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Cough, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
80 Chen, W.; Liu, B.; Wang, L.Q.; Ren, J.; Liu, J.-p.
Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of the common cold
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 273; (1-8)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
81 Lissiman, E.; Bhasale, A.L.; Cohen, M.
Garlic for the common cold
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2014, 11(CD006206), 1-17
Allium, Allium sativum, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
82 Grüber, C.; Riesberg, A.; Mansmann, U.; Knipschild, P.; Wahn, U.; Bühring, M.
The effect of hydrotherapy on the incidence of common cold episodes in children
A randomised clinical trial
Eur J Pediatr, 2003, 162(3), 168-176
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
83 Michalsen, A.; Uehleke, B.; Stange, R.
Safety and compliance of a complex homeopathic drug (Contramutan N Saft) in the treatment of acute respiratory tract infections
A large oberservational (non-interventional) study in children and adults focussing on homeopathy specific adverse reactions versus adverse drug reactions
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol , 2015, 72(2), 179-184
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Contramutan, Echinacea, Common cold, Eupatorium, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Sore throat, Homeopathy, Cough, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Potentization, Cold, Mother tincture, Hoarseness
84 Okabayashi, S.; Goto, M.; Kawamura, T.; Watanabe, H.; Kimura, A.; Uruma, R.; Takahashi, Y.; Taneichi, S.; Musashi, M.; Miyaki, K.
Non-superiority of Kakkonto, a Japanese herbal medicine, to a representative multiple cold medicine with respect to anti-aggravation effects on the common cold
A randomized controlled trial
Intern Med, 2014, 53, 949-956
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Japanese medicine, Kakkonto
85 Min, J.; Li, X.Q.; She, B.; Chen, Y.; Mao, B.
Efficacy and safety of Gantong granules in the treatment of common cold with wind-heat syndrome
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16(1), 219; (1-8) (Studienprotokoll)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Gantong
86 Kwon, S.; Shin, K.; Jung, W.; Moon, S.; Cho, K.
Acupuncture therapy for fever induced by viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) in military medical service
A case series
Acupunct Med, 2014, 32(6), 509-511
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Fever, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Viruses
87 Thinesse-Mallwitz, M.; Maydannik, V.; Keller, T.; Klement, P.
A homeopathic combination preparation in the treatment of feverish upper respiratory tract infections
An international randomized controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2015, 22(3), 163-170
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Influcid
88 Li, X.
Research on curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine treating low-grade fever of children caused by respiratory system infection
Pak J Pharm Sci, 2015, 28(4 Suppl), 1457-1460
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
89 Gerke, P.; Schäkermann, M.
Meditonsin bei Erkältung und grippalem Infekt
Pharm Z (online), 2015, 42, (1-4)
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Common cold, Flu, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditonsin
90 Duijker, G.; Bertsias, A.; Symvoulakis, E.K.; Moschandreas, J.; Malliaraki, N.; Derdas, S.P.; Tsikalas, G.K.; Katerinopoulos, H.E.; Pirintsos, S.A.; Sourvinos, G.; Castanas, E.; Lionis, C.
Reporting effectiveness of an extract of three traditional Cretan herbs on upper respiratory tract infection
Results from a double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Ethnopharmacol, 2015, 163, 157-166
Aromatherapy, Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Origanum, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Corydothymus capitatus, Origanum dictamnus, Salvia fruticosa
91 Li, G.; Cai, L.; Jiang, H.; Dong, S.; Fan, T.; Liu, W.; Xie, L.; Mao, B.
Compound formulas of traditional Chinese medicine for the common cold
Systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled trials
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(6), 48-57
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Siqueira, C.M.; Homsani, F.; Veiga, V.F. da; Lyrio, C.; Mattos, H.; Lambert Passos, S.R.; Couceiro, J.N.; Holandino Quaresma, C.
Homeopathic medicines for prevention of influenza and acute respiratory tract infections in children
Blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(1), 71-77
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Flu, Homeopathy, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nosoden, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Staphylococcinum, Streptococcus (Nos.), Streptococcus mutans (Nos.), InfluBio
93 Jong, M.; Vliet, M. van; Burkart, J.; Klement, P.; Baars, E.
A randomized open comparative clinical trial on the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a homeopathic medicinal product for frequent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(1), 16 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Prevention, Randomized trial, Immunokind
94 Thinesse-Mallwitz, M.; Maykannik, V.; Keller, T.; De Jaegere, S.; Klement, P.
Results of an international, randomised, controlled clinical trial with a complex homeopathic medication in feverish upper respiratory tract infections
Homeopathy, 2016, 105(1), 16-17 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Influcid
95 Hartleb, H.; Lang, C.; Wegener, T.; Staiger, C.
Erkältungsbedingte Anwendung einer Kombination aus Isländisch Moos, Hyaluronsäure und Hydrogelkomplex
Z Phytother, 2016, 37(1), 4-8
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Cetraria islandica, Common cold, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Sore throat, Hyaluronsäure, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Isla med hydro
96 Song, T.; Hou, X.; Yu, X.; Wang, Z.; Wang, R.; Li, Y.; Hu, D.; Wang, X.; Xiao, Z.; Sui, Y.; Zhu, C.; Wang, J.
Adjuvant treatment with Yupingfeng formula for recurrent respiratory tract infections in children
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Phytother Res, 2016, 30(7), 1095-1103
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yupingfeng
97 Tiralongo, E.; Wee, S.S.; Lea, R.A.
Elderberry supplementation reduces cold duration and symptoms in air-travellers
A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Nutrients, 2016, 8, 182; (1-15)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sambucus
98 Jong, M.C.; Buskin, S.L.; Ilyenko, L.; Kholodova, I.; Burkart, J.; Weber, S.; Keller, T.; Klement, P.
Effectiveness, safety and tolerability of a complex homeopathic medicinal product in the prevention of recurrent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children
A multicenter, open, comparative, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Multidiscip Respir Med, 2016, 11, 19; (1-13)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Homeopathy, Cough, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Prevention, Randomized trial, Cold, CalSuli-4-02
99 Hamre, H.J.; Glockmann, A.; Schwarz, R.; Riley, D.S.; Baars, E.W.; Kiene, H.; Kienle, G.S.
Antibiotikaverbrauch bei Kindern mit akuten Atemwegs- oder Ohrinfekten
Eine prospektive Beobachtungsstudie zum Vergleich zwischen anthroposophischer und konventioneller Behandlung in der hausärztlichen Routineversorgung
Merkurstab, 2016, 69(3), 188-204
Anthroposophic medicine, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Bronchitis, Common cold, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cough, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Quinsy, Middle ear inflammation, Sinusitis, Pediatrics, Pharyngitis
100 Haselen, R. van; Thinesse-Mallwitz, M.; Maidannyk, V.; Buskin, S.L.; Weber, S.; Keller, T.; Burkart, J.; Klement, P.
The effectiveness and safety of a homeopathic medicinal product in pediatric upper respiratory tract infections with fever
A randomized controlled trial
Global Pediatric Health, 2016, 3, 1-11
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Fever, Homeopathy, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Influcid