cough Archives - Drugs in Context

Ingredients of Vicks VapoRub inhibit rhinovirus-induced ATP release

Rebecca J Stinson, Alyn H Morice, Basir Ahmad, Laura R Sadofsky

Article Type

Original Research

Published

11 Oct 2023

This article suggests that some Vicks VapoRub ingredients may reduce symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infection by modulating specific TRP receptors and by reducing RV16-induced ATP release.

The treatment of mild upper respiratory tract infections – a position paper with recommendations for best practice

Andrew Smith, Peter Kardos, Oliver Pfaar, Winfried Randerath, Guillermo Estrada Riolobos, Fulvio Braido, Laura Sadofsky

Article Type

Review

Published

25 Jul 2023

This position paper addresses the treatment of mild upper respiratory tract infections (MURTIs) and provides recommendations for best practice.

Aromatic ointments for the common cold: what does the science say?

Andrew Smith, Oliver Matthews

Article Type

Review

Published

01 Aug 2022

In this narrative review, the authors summarize the use of aromatics for the symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract infections and how this affects sleep quality.