Abstract
No effective treatment for common colds has yet been developed. Combination antiviral and anti-inflammatory therapies are the best hope for intervention after the onset of symptoms. Prophylaxis, especially in the form of vaccination, would have a major impact in disease prevention. These approaches offer new avenues for treating populations at risk and are of particular significance to those with asthma or chronic bronchitis.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Common Cold / drug therapy*
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Common Cold / etiology
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Common Cold / prevention & control
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Cromolyn Sodium / therapeutic use
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Drug Design
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Epidemiologic Factors
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Humans
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Inflammation / etiology
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Interferons / therapeutic use
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Oligonucleotides, Antisense / therapeutic use
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Protease Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Vaccines, Synthetic / therapeutic use
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Antiviral Agents
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Oligonucleotides, Antisense
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Protease Inhibitors
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Vaccines, Synthetic
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Interferons
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Cromolyn Sodium