Zinc lozenges for the common cold

The scientific basis for zinc treatment of the common cold is debatable, and clinical trials of zinc cold therapy have produced conflicting results. This review summarizes the current basic and clinical knowledge of zinc for the common cold, and suggests the present role of zinc therapy and future r...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 1999-01, Vol.66 (1), p.27-32
1. Verfasser:	Macknin, M L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Oral Bias Clinical Trials as Topic - methods Common Cold - drug therapy Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug Administration Routes Female Humans Immunity, Innate - drug effects Male Zinc - deficiency Zinc - pharmacology Zinc - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	The scientific basis for zinc treatment of the common cold is debatable, and clinical trials of zinc cold therapy have produced conflicting results. This review summarizes the current basic and clinical knowledge of zinc for the common cold, and suggests the present role of zinc therapy and future research needs.
ISSN:	0891-1150 1939-2869
DOI:	10.3949/ccjm.66.1.27