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29 Substances Researched for Respiratory Tract Infections
NameACCKFocus
Vitamin D882Locked
Lactoferrin341Locked
Echinacea432Locked
Probiotics532Locked
Vitamin C331Locked
Zinc331Locked
FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)220Locked
Andrographis110Locked
Bacillus coagulans110Locked
Cod Liver Oil 110Locked
Curcumin110Locked
Galacto-oligosaccharides110Locked
Homeopathic Medicine: All110Locked
Lactobacillus paracasei110Locked
Multivitamin110Locked
Prebiotics110Locked
Rice Bran110Locked
Vitamin A110Locked
Yoghurt110Locked
Pelargonium sidoides12Locked
Sulforaphane12Locked
Evening Primrose Oil11Locked
Gotu Kola11Locked
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG11Locked
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)11Locked
Olive leaf extract11Locked
Selenium11Locked
Thyme11Locked
Thymol11Locked
1 Problem Substances Researched for Respiratory Tract Infections
NameACCKFocus
Infant Formula110Locked
2 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Respiratory Tract Infections
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Breastfeeding220Locked
Sunlight exposure11Locked
1 Problematic Actions Researched for Respiratory Tract Infections
NameACCKFocus
Vaccination: All120Locked

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41 Abstracts with Respiratory Tract Infections Research

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The effect of lactoferrin supplementation on inflammation, immune function, and prevention of respiratory tract infections.Apr 26, 2022

Pubmed Data : Adv Nutr. 2022 Apr 27. Epub 2022 Apr 27. PMID: 35481594
Article Published Date : Apr 26, 2022
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Substances : Lactoferrin
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections.Dec 31, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : BMJ Glob Health. 2021 01 ;6(1). PMID: 33472840
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Substances : Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc
Diseases : Influenza, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Prophylactic Agents
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Evidence indicates that echinacea potently lowers the risk of recurrent respiratory infections and complications.Feb 28, 2015

Pubmed Data : Adv Ther. 2015 Mar ;32(3):187-200. Epub 2015 Mar 18. PMID: 25784510
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2015
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections: Prevention
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antiviral Agents, Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts, Recurrence Risk, Significant Treatment Outcome
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Vitamin D decreases the events related to respiratory tract infections.Oct 01, 2012

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2012 Oct ;3(4):300-3. PMID: 23326099
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2012
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : vaccine alternatives
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Vaccination: All
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Andrographis has a positive effect in the treatment of acute upper respiratory tract infections and also relieves the inflammatory symptoms of sinusitis.Oct 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2002 Oct;9(7):589-97. PMID: 12487322
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Andrographis
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Sinusitis
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Association between air pollution and emergency department visits for upper respiratory tract infection inLanzhou, China.Jan 05, 2022

Pubmed Data : Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Jan 6. Epub 2022 Jan 6. PMID: 34989991
Article Published Date : Jan 05, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Air Pollution Linked Toxicity, Respiratory Tract Infections
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
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Association between serum vitamin A levels and recurrent respiratory tract infections in children.Dec 31, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Front Pediatr. 2021 ;9:756217. Epub 2021 Dec 24. PMID: 35004539
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin A
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Vitamin A Deficiency
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
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Bacillus coagulans increased immune response (enhanced T-cell response) to viral challenge.Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Postgrad Med. 2009 Mar;121(2):114-8. PMID: 19332969
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bacillus coagulans
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Both of the homeopathic products in this study led to a comparable reduction of upper respiratory tract infections.Dec 31, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Multidiscip Respir Med. 2016 ;11:19. Epub 2016 May 16. PMID: 27186371
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Homeopathic Medicine: All
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Breastfeeding duration for 6 months or longer is associated with a reduced risk of lower respiratory tract infections in pre-school children.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2017 ;12(2):e0172763. Epub 2017 Feb 23. PMID: 28231310
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections: Prevention
Therapeutic Actions : Breastfeeding
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Cod liver oil and a multivitamin-mineral reduces upper respiratory tract pediatric visits in young children. Nov 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2004 Nov;113(11):891-901. PMID: 15562899
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Cod Liver Oil , Multivitamin
Diseases : Cold and Flu: Infants & Children , Respiratory Tract Infections
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For both diarrhoea and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), the monthly risk of hospitalisation was significantly lower in those receiving breast milk compared with those receiving formula.Feb 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Arch Dis Child. 2009 Feb ;94(2):148-50. Epub 2008 Oct 1. PMID: 18829618
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Infant Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Breastfeeding
Problem Substances : Infant Formula
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Hydrolyzed rice bran prevents the common cold syndrome in the elderly based on its immunomodulatory action.Dec 31, 2003

Pubmed Data : Biofactors. 2004 ;21(1-4):185-7. PMID: 15630195
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Rice Bran
Diseases : Common Cold, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Risk Reduction
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Lactoferrin and curcumin reduce infections in children with recurrent respiratory infections. Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2009 Apr-Jun;23(2):119-24. PMID: 19589293
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Curcumin, Lactoferrin
Diseases : Respiratory Infections: Infants & Children, Respiratory Tract Infections
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Long term use of probiotics and synbiotics reduce the incidence and severity of respiratory diseases during the cold season. May 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Carcinogenesis. 2008 May;29(5):1049-56. Epub 2008 Mar 20. PMID: 18685511
Article Published Date : May 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), Probiotics
Diseases : Common Cold, Respiratory Tract Infections
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Monthly ambient sunlight and serum vitamin D levels are inversely associated with relapse rates and postively associated with upper respiratory tract infections in subjects with multiple sclerosis. Jan 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Neuroepidemiology. 2008;31(4):271-9. Epub 2008 Oct 30 PMID: 18971584
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Multiple Sclerosis, Respiratory Tract Infections
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Novel Echinacea formulations for the treatment of acute respiratory tract infections.Dec 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 ;10:948787. Epub 2023 Apr 17. PMID: 37138742
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
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Prebiotic administration reduces intestinal and, possibly, respiratory infections in healthy infants during the first year of age. Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Clin Nutr. 2009 Apr;28(2):156-61. Epub 2009 Feb 23. PMID: 19231042
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), Galacto-oligosaccharides, Prebiotics
Diseases : Infant Infections, Respiratory Infections: Infants & Children, Respiratory Tract Infections
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Probiotics with vitamin C for the prevention of upper respiratory tract symptoms.Sep 12, 2021

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Benef Microbes. 2021 Sep 13:1-10. Epub 2021 Sep 13. PMID: 34511049
Article Published Date : Sep 12, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics, Vitamin C
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Prophylactic Agents
Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction
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Serum vitamin D levels are inversely associated with recent respiratory tract infections. Feb 23, 2009

Pubmed Data : Arch Intern Med. 2009 Feb 23;169(4):384-90. PMID: 19237723
Article Published Date : Feb 23, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections: Prevention
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The analysis shows that the potential of probiotics to reduce RTI-related events.Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2016 ;11(11):e0166232. Epub 2016 Aug 10. PMID: 27832195
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Additional Keywords : Medication Reduction, Risk Reduction
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The bovine lactoferrin-fortified formula was effective in reducing the morbidity of diarrhea and respiratory tract infections in infants with anemia.Apr 22, 2021

Pubmed Data : Nutrition. 2021 Apr 23 ;90:111288. Epub 2021 Apr 23. PMID: 34102559
Article Published Date : Apr 22, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactoferrin
Diseases : Anemia, Diarrhea, Respiratory Tract Infections
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction, Significant Treatment Outcome
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Vitamin D concentrations of 38 ng/ml or more in healthy adults are associated with a significant two-fold reduction in the risk of developing acute viral respiratory tract infection.Jan 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2010;5(6):e11088. Epub 2010 Jun 14. PMID: 20559424
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Influenza, Respiratory Diseases, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents
Additional Keywords : Reduced Disease Severity
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Vitamin D supplementation was found to significantly increase the probability of staying infection free during the study period.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : BMC Res Notes. 2015 ;8(1):391. Epub 2015 Aug 30. PMID: 26319134
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections: Prevention
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Yogurt supplemented with probiotics can protect the healthy elderly from respiratory infections.Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Clin Interv Aging. 2017 ;12:1223-1231. Epub 2017 Aug 8. PMID: 28848330
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus paracasei, Yoghurt
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections: Prevention
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Zinc supplementation reduces the number of days of oral antibiotics used to treat respiratory tract infections in children with cystic fibrosis. Mar 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008 Mar;43(3):281-7. PMID: 18214943
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Zinc
Diseases : Cystic Fibrosis, Respiratory Tract Infections
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An extract from roots of Pelargonium sidoides could be beneficial in respiratory tract infections. Apr 14, 2015

Pubmed Data : Phytomedicine. 2015 Apr 15 ;22(4):504-9. Epub 2015 Mar 20. PMID: 25925973
Article Published Date : Apr 14, 2015
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Pelargonium sidoides
Diseases : Cough, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Antitussive Agents, Malondialdehyde Down-regulation, Superoxide Dismutase Up-regulation
Additional Keywords : Dose Response, Plant Extracts
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Sulforaphane inhibits respiratory syncytial virus replication and virus-induced inflammation in the lungs of mice.Jan 15, 2009

Pubmed Data : Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2009 Jan 15;179(2):138-50. Epub 2008 Oct 17. PMID: 18931336
Article Published Date : Jan 15, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sulforaphane
Diseases : Oxidative Stress, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Anticarcinogenic Agents, Antiviral Agents
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A review of thirty years of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.Feb 28, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Clin Gastroenterol. 2019 Mar ;53 Suppl 1:S1-S41. PMID: 30741841
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
Diseases : Allergies, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, Diarrhea, Diarrhea: Antibiotic-Associated, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Liver Steatosis, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Hepatoprotective, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor
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Efficacy of Centella asiatica-mediated selenium oxide nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant upper respiratory isolates.Mar 31, 2024

Pubmed Data : Cureus. 2024 Apr ;16(4):e58350. Epub 2024 Apr 15. PMID: 38756255
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2024
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Gotu Kola, Selenium
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Extracts of thyme and primrose with the addition of thymol was comparable to synthetic ambroxol.Dec 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Wiad Lek. 2016 ;69(6):791-798. PMID: 28214817
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Evening Primrose Oil, Thyme, Thymol
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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NAC possesses beneficial effects in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract.Apr 18, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Ter Arkh. 2018 Apr 19 ;90(3):89-95. PMID: 30701862
Article Published Date : Apr 18, 2018
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Olive leaf has broad spectrum antimicrobial activityMay 26, 2007

Pubmed Data : Molecules. 2007 May 26;12(5):1153-62. PMID: 17873849
Article Published Date : May 26, 2007
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive leaf extract
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
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Targeted 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration measurements and vitamin D3 supplementation can have important patient and public health benefits.Feb 29, 2020

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2020 Mar ;74(3):366-376. Epub 2020 Jan 29. PMID: 31996793
Article Published Date : Feb 29, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Cancers: All, Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Respiratory Tract Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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The effect of probiotics on respiratory tract infection with special emphasis on COVID-19.Feb 08, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 9 ;105:91-104. Epub 2021 Feb 9. PMID: 33578007
Article Published Date : Feb 08, 2021
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents, Immunomodulatory
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The effect of Echinacea on the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections in humans.Jul 31, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Adv Integr Med. 2020 Aug 1. Epub 2020 Aug 1. PMID: 32837894
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Cytokine Storm
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There is a considerable evidence that shows effectiveness of Echinacea products in prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections.Apr 30, 2016

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016 May ;23:40-5. Epub 2016 Mar 16. PMID: 27157957
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2016
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Echinacea
Diseases : Respiratory Tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections: Prevention
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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These trials document that adequate intakes of vitamin C and zinc ameliorate symptoms and shorten the duration of respiratory tract infections including the common cold.Dec 31, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Ann Nutr Metab. 2006 ;50(2):85-94. Epub 2005 Dec 21. PMID: 16373990
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2005
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin C, Zinc
Diseases : Common Cold, Inflammation, Pneumonia, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants, Immunomodulatory
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Tobacco use increases susceptibility to bacterial infectionDec 17, 2008

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Tob Induc Dis. 2008 Dec 18 ;4:12. Epub 2008 Dec 18. PMID: 19094204
Article Published Date : Dec 17, 2008
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Bacterial Infections, Bacterial Vaginosis, Legionnaires' disease, Pneumonia, Respiratory Tract Infections, Tobacco Toxicity , Tuberculosis
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
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Viral infections, the microbiome, and probiotics. Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2020 ;10:596166. Epub 2021 Feb 12. PMID: 33643929
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Probiotics
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection, Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis Viruses, HIV Infections, Human Papilloma Virus, Influenza, Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacological Actions : Gastrointestinal Agents, Immunomodulatory
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Vitamin D in COVID - 19: Dousing the fire or averting the storm?Jul 22, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Osteoporos Sarcopenia. 2020 Jul 23. Epub 2020 Jul 23. PMID: 32838048
Article Published Date : Jul 22, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection, Respiratory Tract Infections, Vitamin D Deficiency

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