Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Allergies and Hypersensitivities

Follow the links below to find systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for allergies and hypersensitivities.

Created December 2007

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Title:   Potassium containing toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Dentine hypersensitivity is a sharp, sudden pain arising from the teeth when exposed to touch or hot and cold foods. If dental disease is not the cause of the pain, toothpastes containing potassium have been recommended to reduce tooth sensitivity. This...
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Anti-histamines for prolonged non-specific cough in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Children with non-specific cough are commonly treated with a variety of medications to treat the symptom of cough. The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-histamines in children with prolonged cough that is not related to an underlying respiratory disease.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Non-latex versus latex male condoms for contraception
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The male condom can prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm out of the birth canal. Nonlatex condoms can be used by people who are allergic or sensitive to latex. Some people may not have used latex condoms because they did not like them. This review compare...
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   Capsaicin for allergic rhinitis in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Allergic rhinitis is a common health problem affecting between 10% and 25% of the population, and its prevalence is increasing. The symptoms include a running or blocked nose, itching and sneezing. Several drug therapies are available including antihist...
Date:   Feb 2006
Title:   Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic lung reaction to a type of fungus (usually Aspergillus fumigatus) in some people with cystic fibrosis. It causes cough and wheezing and sometimes fever. If left untreated it can lead to chron...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Topical nasal steroids for intermittent and persistent allergic rhinitis in children
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Allergic rhinitis is a very common chronic illness affecting 10% to 40% of children worldwide. There has been a significant increase in prevalence among children over the last two decades and this increase has been accompanied by a parallel increase in ...
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Antihistamines versus aspirin for itching in late pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   A few women get itching towards the end of pregnancy, and it can be so distressing that they sometimes ask for induction of labour. Antihistamines and aspirin are two possible drugs that might be used to alleviate the itching. The review of trials foun...
Date:   Oct 1996
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