| Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds. | |
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PMID: 2248758 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The high morbidity of common colds means that their economic importance is considerable, with colds causing more loss of productivity than any other infection. As no effective prophylaxis is available, this trial was to test the hypothesis that sauna bathing can reduce the incidence of common colds. Twenty-five volunteers were submitted to sauna bathing, with 25 controls abstaining from this or comparable procedures. In both groups the frequency, duration and severity of common colds were recorded for six months. There were significantly fewer episodes of common cold in the sauna group. This was found particularly during the last three months of the study period when the incidence was roughly halved compared to controls. The mean duration and average severity of common colds did not differ significantly between the groups. It is concluded that regular sauna bathing probably reduces the incidence of common colds, but further studies are needed to prove this. |
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Authors:
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E Ernst; E Pecho; P Wirz; T Saradeth |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of medicine Volume: 22 ISSN: 0785-3890 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Med. Publication Date: 1990 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-01-16 Completed Date: 1991-01-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8906388 Medline TA: Ann Med Country: FINLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 225-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Vienna, Austria. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Common Cold / prevention & control* Female Humans Male Steam Bath* |
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