文章类型：指南原文

语言：英文

中文标题：2011 CPS儿童和青少年看护者指南：感冒和咳嗽的治疗

英文标题：Treating cough and cold: Guidance for caregivers of children and youth

制定者：加拿大儿科学会(CPS,Canadian Paediatric Society)

制定日期：2011.11.30

摘要：Despite the widespread use of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications (CCMs), the effectiveness of most CCMs has not been proven in children. A metaanalysis summarizing trials using OTC CCMs for viral-induced cough found no evidence for or against the use of OTC medicines in both paediatric and adult populations when cough frequency and severity, as well as physician assessments, were compared. Furthermore, North American data suggest that OTC CCMs may be associated with medication errors and adverse events, resulting in visits to emergency departments and even leading to death. This practice point provides information on current evidence for cough and cold therapies, including fluid intake, humidified air, antihistamines, echinacea, zinc, honey and vitamin C, for caregivers of children and youth.

关键词：Children; Cough and cold; Medications; Overthe-counter (OTC) medications

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