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Meta-Analysis
. 2007 Jan 24;2007(1):CD004782.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004782.pub2.

Chinese medicinal herbs for the common cold

T Wu  1 , J Zhang, Y Qiu, L Xie, G J Liu
Affiliations
Meta-Analysis

Chinese medicinal herbs for the common cold

T Wu et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. .

Abstract

Background: Chinese herbal medicines are frequently used to treat the common cold in China. Until now, their efficacy has not been systematically reviewed.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicines for the common cold.

Search strategy: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library, Issue 3, 2006) which contains the Acute Respiratory Infections Group's specialised register; MEDLINE (1966 to July 2006); EMBASE (1980 to March 2006); AMED (1985 to July 2006); and the Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM) (1975 to July 2005).

Selection criteria: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) studying the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine(s) for the treatment of the common cold were included, irrespective of publication status or language.

Data collection and analysis: Four review authors telephoned original trial authors of the RCTs identified by our searches to verify the randomisation procedure. Two review authors extracted and analysed data from the trials which met the inclusion criteria.

Main results: Fourteen studies involving 2440 patients were included. The methods of all studies were rated of poor quality (category C). Included studies used "effective drugs" as controls; however, the efficacy of these control drugs was not reported. Different Chinese herbal preparations were tested in nearly all trials; in only one was a Chinese herbal preparation tested twice. In six studies, five herbal preparations were found to be more effective at enhancing recovery than the control; and in the other eight studies, five herbal preparations were shown to be equal to the control. There was a strong probability of different biases in all of the included studies.

Authors' conclusions: Chinese herbal medicines may shorten the symptomatic phase in patients with the common cold. However, the lack of high quality clinical trials means we are unable to recommend any kind of Chinese herbal preparation for the common cold.

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Conflict of interest statement

None known.

Figures

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1.1. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 1 Change of symptoms.
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1.2. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 2 Change of symptoms (Sanhan Jiere Houfuye).
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1.3. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 3 Recovery.
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1.4. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 4 Improvement.
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1.5. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 5 Partial improvement.
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1.6. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 6 No improvement.
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1.7. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 7 Number of participants whose temperature normalised at 24, 48, 72 hours after drug administration.
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1.8. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 8 Time temperature started to abate.
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1.9. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 9 Average duration of fever time.
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1.10. Analysis
Comparison 1 Chinese herbs versus controls, Outcome 10 TCM signs (ITT analysis).
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Jin 2000 {published data only}
    1. Jin X, Yao L, Xu JY, Hu HY, He X. Child heat‐cleaning and cough‐stopping oral liquid in treating acute virus upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi [Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;1:42‐3.
Jin 2001 {published data only}
    1. Jin H. Observation of effect of antibiotic plus Shuang huang lian in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Heihe Ke Ji [Heihe Science and Technology] 2001;1:41.
Jin 2007 {published data only}
    1. Jin AX. Observation of therapeutic effect of Yanhuning in treating 102 childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Yi Ji Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Medical Techniques] 2007;14(35):4842‐3.
Jing 2007 {published data only}
    1. Jing MF, Zhao P, Huang WQ. Shuanghuanglian powder injection in treating 46 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency in Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;16(9):1132.
Ju 2002 {published data only}
    1. Ju SH. Clinical analysis of Chuanhuning in treating 170 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shandong Yi Yao [Shangdong Medical Journal] 2002;42(16):75.
Ke 2007 {published data only}
    1. Ke J, Yang Y. Clinical observation on Shuanghuanglian tablet in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Hu Bei Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Hubei College of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;9(4):53‐4.
Kong 2000 {published data only}
    1. Kong NH. Report of Eshu oil in treating 40 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Jingmen Zhi Ye Ji Shu Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Jingmen Vocational Technical College] 2000;15(6):74.
Lai 2000 {published data only}
    1. Lai WL, Pan BQ, An SL. Observation of effect of Yuxin grass injection in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi [Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;2:59.
Lan 2005 {published data only}
    1. Lan CQ. Qingshujianpi soup in treating 156 cases with upper respiratory tract infection in summer. Xin Zhong Yi [New Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2005;37(4):71‐2.
Li 1994 {published data only}
    1. Li JX, Li WJ. Shenshusan in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection combined with diarrhea. Jiao Tong Yi Xue 1994;8(1):197‐8.
Li 1997 {published data only}
    1. Li FQ, Li JY. Shuang Huanglian liquid ultrasonic pulverization in‐breath in treating upper respiratory tract infection in 120 cases. Shizhen Guo Yao Yan Jiu [Shizhen Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research] 1997;8(6):495.
Li 1998a {published data only}
    1. Li YQ, Peng BY. Qingkailing granule in treating 82 cases with childhood virus upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Anhui Zhong Yi Lin Chuang Za Zhi [Clinical Journal of Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1998;10(3):147‐8.
Li 1998b {published data only}
    1. Li YP, Shi MC, Yang XY, Yuan JL. Pharmic effect experiment and 200 clinical observation of heat‐cleaning and antidotal syrup. Xi Nan Guo Fang Yi Yao [Medical Journal of National Defending Forces in Southwest China] 1998;8(4):241‐3.
Li 1998c {published data only}
    1. Li WX, Zhang HB. Effective observation on Eshu oil and glucose injection in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection in 120 cases. Zhong Guo Yao Ye [China Pharmaceuticals] 1998;7(7):56‐7.
Li 1998d {published data only}
    1. Li XZ, Song YX, Li ZG, Yang GL, Wang YF, Li MX, et al. Observation on therapeutic efficacy of Qingjie mixture on acute upper respiratory infection in wind‐heat type. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Shi Yong Lin Chuang Ji Jiu [Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine in Practice of Critical Care Medicine] 1998;5(11):506‐8.
Li 1999b {published data only}
    1. Li HX, Wang SG. Chuan hu ning in treating 80 cases with childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;6(1):52‐3.
Li 1999c {published data only}
    1. Li CW, Zhou B. Effective observation on children cold granule in treating 103 children. Hua Xi Yao Xue Za Zhi [West China Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences] 1999;14(5‐6):418.
Li 2000a {published data only}
    1. Li XW, Jia LR. Observation for effect of Shuang Huang Lian injection in the treatment of acute upper respiratory infection in 50 cases. Sichuan sheng wei sheng guan li gan bu xue yuan xue bao [Journal of Sichuan Continuing Education College of MS] 2000;19(1):52.
Li 2000c {published data only}
    1. Li DM, Liu JP, Yao GF. Observation of effect of Chuanhuning in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Neimenggu Zhong Yi Yao [Neimongol Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;4:7.
Li 2002c {published data only}
    1. Li X. Clinical observation on self‐regulating Yinhao soup in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Sichuan Zhong Yi [Journal of Sichuan of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;20(5):41.
Li 2003a {published data only}
    1. Li SJ. Effective analysis of little caihu granule in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Hebei Yi Yao [Hebei Medical Journal] 2003;25(1):47.
Li 2003b {published data only}
    1. Li YL. The clinical observation of Qing Kan Ling injection for treating 56 acute upper respiratory infection. Tianjin Zhong Yi Yao [Tianjin Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;20(1):79‐80.
Li 2003c {published data only}
    1. Li HY, Yang YH. Observation to the effects of Shuanghuanglian on acute upper respiratory infection of children. Er Ke Yao Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Pediatric Pharmacy] 2003;9(1):61‐2.
Li 2003d {published data only}
    1. Li JM, Chen ZY, Lin CS. Effective observation of Chuanhuning powder injection combined with antibiotic in treating 160 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;12(1):37.
Li 2003e {published data only}
    1. Li AY, Wang CJ, Zhang LY, Li YD, Xie YY. Clinical study of children heat‐withdrawing oral liquid in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Nanjing Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Nanjing Traditional Chinese Medicine University] 2003;19(3):144‐5.
Li 2003f {published data only}
    1. Li P, Fang W. Observation to the effects of Qingkailing on acute upper respiratory infection of children. Zhong Hua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of the Practical Chinese with Modern Medicine] 2003;3(11):1568‐9.
Li 2003h {published data only}
    1. Li Y. Effective observation on Yanhuning in treating infantile respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2003;12(20):2192.
Li 2007a {published data only}
    1. Li XS. Effective observation on Yanhuning in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2007;16(8):1109.
Li 2007b {published data only}
    1. Li SQ, Yang YH. Effective observation on integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shan Xi Yi Yao za zhi [Shan Xi Medial Journal ] 2007;36(6):428‐9.
Li 2007c {published data only}
    1. Li DY, Liu Q, Ma CL. Clinical observation on Erbao granules in treating 180 cases with upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;14(8):65‐6.
Li 2007d {published data only}
    1. Li MM, Zhou JY, Wang Y. Effective observation on Lanqin Oral liquid in treating 75 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Yun Nan Zhong Yi Zhong Yao Za Zhi [Yunnan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Materia Medica] 2007;28(3):30.
Li 2007e {published data only}
    1. Li L, Liao YN, Lin J. Clinical observation on Qiangyin Heat ‐ clearing Tang in treating virus upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;14(12):67‐8.
Li 2008 {published data only}
    1. Li JH, Feng PM, Shen JG, Li T. Effective observation on Qingkailing injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Liao Ning Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2008;10(3):72.
Lian 2001 {published data only}
    1. Lian MZ. Yuxin grass injection for treating 150 acute childhood upper respiratory infection. Tianjin Zhong Yi [Tianjin Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2001;18(1):47.
Liang 1998 {published data only}
    1. Liang RJ. Effective observation on Chuanxinlian lactone in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Guangdong Yi Xue [Guangdong Medical Journal] 1998;19(6):473‐4.
Liang 2007 {published data only}
    1. Liang YM. Clinical observation on Shuanghuanglian injection by intravenous dropping in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Yi Yao Wei Sheng [Modern Medicine & Health] 2007;23(8):1207.
Liao 2004a {published data only}
    1. Liao X, Yang Q, Qu JL, Gao X, Luo LY. Clinical observation on Qingwen Jiedu soup in treating upper respiratory tract infection of flu B virus. Shenzhen Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Shenzhen Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2004;14(4):233‐4,6.
Liao 2004b {published data only}
    1. Liao X, Yang Q, Qu JL, Gao X, Luo LY. Clinical observation on Qingwen Jiedu soup in treating upper respiratory tract infection of flu B virus. Jiangxi Zhong Yi Yao [Jiangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2004;35(9):22‐3.
Lin 1999a {published data only}
    1. Lin H, Li XY. Effective observation on Qingkailing granule in treating 160 cases with childhood virus upper respiratory tract infection. Binzhou Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Binzhou Medical College] 1999;22(4):407.
Lin 2002 {published data only}
    1. Lin XZ, Jia HM. Clinical study on Caihuang granule in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Zhi Ye Yu Jian Kang [Occupation and Health] 2002;18(4):114‐5.
Lin 2004 {published data only}
    1. Lin XJ, Chen Y. Observation on treating child hyperpyrexia. Zhong Hua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of the Practical Chinese with Modern Medicine] 2004;4(2):226.
Ling 2007 {published data only}
    1. Ling XX. Effective observation on Tanreqing injection in treating 78 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Liu Zhou Yi Xue [Liu Zhou Medicine] 2007;20(3):213.
Liu 2000 {published data only}
    1. Liu TH, Qi HR, Zhang H. Effect comparison of Chinese herb and antibiotic in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Ha Yi Yuan Gan Ran Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology] 2000;10(5):394.
Liu 2001b {published data only}
    1. Liu XC, Wang YC, Chen YJ. Clinical observation on heat‐withdrawing No.3 in treating 50 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangsu Zhong Yi [Jiangsu Journal of traditional Chinese medicine] 2001;22(9):16‐7.
Liu 2001c {published data only}
    1. Liu RC, Zhang XH, Yang QZ. Manufacture and clinical application of heat‐cleaning detoxicfy oral liquid. Zhong Guo Yi Yuan Yao Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Hospital Pharmacy Journal] 2001;21(9):562‐3.
Liu 2003 {published data only}
    1. Liu J, Yao CY, Ma L. Manufacture of laryngopharynx cleaning oral liquid and effective observation on treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangsu Yao Xue Yu Lin Chuang Yan Jiu [Jiangsu Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research] 2003;11(3):48‐9.
Liu 2004a {published data only}
    1. Liu T. Effective observation of Shanggantuire in treating acute virus upper respiratory tract infection with fever in 55 cases. Xin Zhong Yi [New Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2004;4(2):1488.
Liu 2004b {published data only}
    1. Liu LB, Shi FN. Zhongjiefeng injection in combination with jiemycin in treating 160 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Yi Yao Wei Sheng [Modern Medicine and Health] 2004;20(4):272.
Liu 2004c {published data only}
    1. Liu DS. Clinical observation on integrated Chinese medicine and western medicine in treating 72 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Hu Xia Yi Xue [Acta Medicine Sinica] 2004;17(6):1003.
Liu 2008a {published data only}
    1. Liu FX. Effective observation on Kanggan granules in treating infants with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Wu Zhen Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Misdiagnostics] 2008;8(3):553‐4.
Long 2000 {published data only}
    1. Long QL, Zhang WC. Treating upper respiratory tract infection in infants with injection of Radix Houttuyniae and ribavirin. Zhong Guo Ming Zu Ming Jian Yi Yao Za Zhi [Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy of Chinese Minorities] 2000;43(43):77‐8,124.
Lu 2000 {published data only}
    1. Lu HH, Shi Y, Shi YP. Zhikesan applying on vola pedis in treating 70 cases with childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yi Wai Zhi [Journal of External Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;9(5):4.
Lu 2001 {published data only}
    1. Lu JW. Yuxincao injection pulverization in‐breath in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Ji Ceng Zhong Yao Za Zhi [Primary Journal of Chinese Materia Medica] 2001;15(3):56.
Lu 2005 {published data only}
    1. Lu LS, Wu YM. Clinical observation of children antifebrile drop intestine liquid in treating 200 colds with fever. Jiangsu Zhong Yi Yao [Jiangsu Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1996;26(1):29‐30.
Lu 2007 {published data only}
    1. Lu JM. Effective observation on oral administration of Shuanghuanglian and muscular injection of Ribavirin in treating youth with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo She Qu Yi Shi [Chinese Community Doctors] 2007;9(10):84.
Luo 2008 {published data only}
    1. Luo GX. Clinical analysis of preserving enema of Traditional Chinese Medicine in auxiliary treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Wu Zhen Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Misdiagnostics] 2008;8(7):1603.
Lv 2007 {published data only}
    1. Lv LY, Zhou LQ. Effective observation on Sanyakuzufang in treating 118 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Xue Xin Xi [Medical Information] 2007;20(5):827‐8.
Ma 1996 {published data only}
    1. Ma YS. Clinical controlled observation on Qingkailing in treating 128 children with severe acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yunnan Zhong Yi Zhong Yao Za Zhi [Yunnan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Materia Medica] 1996;17(5):31‐2.
Ma 2002a {published data only}
    1. Ma AZ, Qiu YZ, Lin YX. Eshu oil in treating 50 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Yao Ye [China Pharmaceuticals] 2002;11(1):80.
Ma 2002b {published data only}
    1. Ma H, Zhang JP. Qingbian pellet in treating 158 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yi Yao Yan Jiu [Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;18(6):10.
Ma 2005 {published data only}
    1. Ma YJ, Shi ML. Clinical analysis of E shu oil injection in combination with Ribavirin in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Lin Chuang Yi Yao Shi Jian Za Zhi [Proceeding of Clinical Medicine] 2005;14(1):44‐5.
Meng 2007 {published data only}
    1. Meng LH, Cui H, Huang H. Clinical observation on Reduning injection in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Yi Yao Dao Bao [China Medical Herald] 2007;4(36):89.
Miu 2002 {published data only}
    1. Miu YL, Gen N, Li J. Effective observation on mixed Yuxin grass in treating 186 children aged 2 years at least with severe upper respiratory tract infection. Lin Chuang Yi Xue [Clinical Medicine] 2002;22(3):53‐4.
Mu 2004 {published data only}
    1. Mu RY. Chuanxinlian in combination with Ribavirin in treating 62 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Yao Dao Bao [Herald of Medicine] 2004;23(3):167.
Ou 1996 {published data only}
    1. Ou YX. Effective observation on large dosage of Yuxin grass in treating children upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangxi Zhong Yi Yao [Jiangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1996;27(5):27‐8.
Pan 1999 {published data only}
    1. Pan WW. Integrated Chinese and western medicine in treating 60 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;15(11):25.
Pan 2001a {published data only}
    1. Pan HP, Jin SH, Zeng SZ, Wu CL, Du H, Meng DP. Xiaoer reganning koufuye vs shuang Huanglian in treating acute upper respiratory infection of children. Guangxi Yi Xue [Guangxi Medical Journal] 2001;23(1):1‐3.
Pan 2001b {published data only}
    1. Pan HP, Du H, Jin SH, Wu CL, Zeng SZ, Meng DP. Study on antipyretic action of Xiaoerreganning oral solution on acute upper respiratory tract infection of children. Zhong Cheng Yao [Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine] 2001;23(9):652‐4.
Pan 2002a {published data only}
    1. Pan HP, Du H, Jin SH, Wu CL, Zeng SZ, Meng DP. Study of xiaoer reganning koufuye to treat acute upper respiratory infection of children and its acceptability. Zhong Guo Xian Dai Ying Yong Yao Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Modern Application Pharmacology] 2002;19(1):66‐8.
Pan 2002b {published data only}
    1. Pan HP, Du H, Jin SH, Wu CL, Zeng SZ, Meng DP, et al. Clinical study of Xiaoer reganning oral liquid in treatment of children's upper respiratory tract infections. Zhong Guo Yi Yuan Yong Yao Ping Jia Yu Fen Xi [Evaluation and analysis of drug‐use in hospitals of China] 2002;2(1):29‐31.
Pan 2002c {published data only}
    1. Pan HP, Du H, Jin SH, Wu CL, Zeng SZ, Meng DP, et al. Clinical study of Xiaoer reganning oral liquid in treatment of children's upper respiratory tract infections. Zhong Guo Yao Fang [China Pharmacy] 2002;13(5):287‐8.
Pan 2003 {published data only}
    1. Pan LJ. The observation of Yu Xin grass for treating acute childhood upper respiratory infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2003;12(4):369.
Pang 2003 {published data only}
    1. Pang JM. Yan hu ning in treating 154 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yuan Yi Kan [Central Plains Medical Journal] 2003;30(6):34.
Qi 2000 {published data only}
    1. Qi HR, Li F, Zhang XJ. Treatment of acute upper respiratory infections in children by Lienchai compound aerosol inhalation: a clinical observation of 50 cases. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Chu Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Basic Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;6(5):47‐8.
Rao 1999 {published data only}
    1. Rao NC. Effective observation of Chuanhuning in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Guangzhou Yi Yao [Guangzhou Medical Journal] 1999;30(4):69‐70.
Ren 2007 {published data only}
    1. Ren LL. Effective observation on Chaihu injection with acupuncture point injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Lin Chuang Hu Li Za Zhi [Journal of Clinical Nursing] 2007;6(1):73‐4.
Ruan 2007 {published data only}
    1. Ruan LP, Zhang SS, Luo JY. Effective observation of Yanhuning injection in treating children acute upper respiratory tract infection. Hai Xia Yao Xue [Strait Pharmaceutical Journal] 2007;19(6):91‐2.
Shi 1998b {published data only}
    1. Shi SM, Yu JE, Zhou CF. The control research of Jian Er Qing Jie fluid for treating acute childhood upper respiratory infection. Zhong Guo Xin Yao Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of New Drugs] 1998;7(3):216‐8.
Song 2004b {published data only}
    1. Song ZW, Chen YX. Effective observation on shuang Huanglian in treating 130 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Hai Xia Yao Xue [Strait Pharmaceutical Journal] 2004;16(6):107‐8.
Song 2008 {published data only}
    1. Song X, Feng JL, Chen XZ. Clinical nursing care of 80 patients with acute upper respiratory tract infection induced by viruses treated with Tanreqing injection. Qi Lu Hu Li Za Zhi [Journal of Qilu Nursing] 2008;14(1):17‐8.
Sun 1995 {published data only}
    1. Sun KY, Cang BY, Zhang YB. Acute upper respiratory infections treated with the principle of heat‐clearing and detoxifying fluid. Hai Jun Yi Gao Zhuan Xue Bao 1995;17(2):112‐4.
Sun 1997 {published data only}
    1. Sun YC, Zhang JB, Aimuerbieke. Qingkailing combined with Yuxin grass injection in treating 153 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Xinjiang Zhong Yi Yao [Xinjiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1997;15(4):10‐1.
Sun 1999b {published data only}
    1. Sun SL, Ge HX. Yujin injection in treating 40 cases with infantile acute upper respiratory infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 1999;8(8):1335.
Sun 2003a {published data only}
    1. Sun H, Zhang XY. Observation of effects of Xiyanping and Ribavirin on acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Yao Lun Tan Za Zhi [Journal of Medical Forum] 2003;24(11):35‐6.
Sun 2003b {published data only}
    1. Sun DH, Wang XY. Yuxin grass injection pulverization in‐breath in treating 82 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Ji Ceng Yi Yao [Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy] 2003;10(11):1132.
Sun 2007 {published data only}
    1. Sun HC, Xiao QL, Huang YJ, Zhu QY. Clinical observation on Qinyin injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Liao Ning Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;9(6):117‐8.
Tang 2000 {published data only}
    1. Tang L. Effective observation on Eshu oil and glucose injection in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Yi Yao Wei Sheng [Modern Medicine and Health] 2000;16(6):560.
Tang 2003 {published data only}
    1. Tang YA, Sun NJ, Li XL. Effective observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating 40 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Hebei Zhong Yi [Hebei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;25(9):712‐3.
Tang 2005 {published data only}
    1. Tang WH, Wang HT. Effective observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Lin Chuang Yi Xue [Clinical Medicine] 2005;25(3):83‐6.
Tang 2007 {published data only}
    1. Tang XJ. Effective observation on Yanhuning injection in treating 76 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Shi Yong Yi Yao Za Zhi [China Practical Medicine] 2007;2(9):106‐7.
Tao 2007 {published data only}
    1. Tao LY. Tanreqing injection in treating 50 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infections. He Nan Zhong Yi [He Nan Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;27(7):73.
Tian 1998 {published data only}
    1. Tian JY. Observation of effect of Shuang huang lian oral liquid in treating 48 upper respiratory infection. Chengdu Yi Yao [Chengdu Medical Journal] 1998;24(1):20.
Tong 2004 {published data only}
    1. Tong X. Esu oil and glucose injection in treating 60 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Haerbing Yi Yao 2004;24(2):15.
Wan 2003 {published data only}
    1. Wan ZM. Observation of effect of Shuang huang lian injection in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Hua Bei Mei Tan Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of North China Coal Medical College] 2003;5(5):614‐5.
Wang 1995a {published data only}
    1. Wang TS, Wang WH. Observation of effect of Shuang huang lian in treating childhood upper respiratory infection with fever. Xi Nan Guo Fang Yi Yao [Medical Journal of National Defending Forces in Southwest China] 1995;5(2):98.
Wang 1995b {published data only}
    1. Wang MY, Zhang YZ, Gao WH, Dong XS, Zhou SP. Effective observation on Eshu oil in treating upper respiratory infection in 50 cases. Zhong Guo Xiang Chun Yi Yao Za Zhi 1995;2(11):495‐6.
Wang 1996a {published data only}
    1. Wang YC, Zhang WX. Effective observation on shuang Huanglian powder injection in treating 46 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangxi Zhong Yi Yao [Jiangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1996;27(2):32.
Wang 1996b {published data only}
    1. Wang GL. Effective observation on Chinese herb dropping‐rectum in treating 80 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Xiang Chun Yi Sheng Za Zhi [Practical Journal of Rural Doctor] 1996;5:37.
Wang 1997a {published data only}
    1. Wang SH, Zhang LQ, Chu CL, Tong XP, Li Y, Yang HJ, et al. Observation of effect of Esu oil in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Qiqihaer Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Qiqihar Medical College] 1997;18(2):104.
Wang 1997b {published data only}
    1. Wang HR, Wang YF. Effective observation on Shuang Huanglian oral liquid in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Qingdao Yi Yao Wei Sheng [Qingdao Medical Journal] 1997;29(11):40.
Wang 1997c {published data only}
    1. Wang GR, Hu ZY, Shen YL. Effective observation on shuang Huanglian injection in treating 260 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [The Practical Journal of Integrating Chinese with Modern Medicine] 1997;10(20):1957.
Wang 1999a {published data only}
    1. Wang YZ, Wu BD. Effective observation on Chinese herb cold granule in treating children upper respiratory tract infection. Suzhou Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Acta Academiae Medicine Suzhou] 1999;19(3):308.
Wang 2001a {published data only}
    1. Wang JG, Xu WL. Chinese herb in treating 120 cases with childhood early acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2001;10(1):37.
Wang 2001b {published data only}
    1. Wang PD, Wei HQ. Chinese herb Jianer Qingjie liquid in treating 74 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xinjiang Zhong Yi Yao [Xinjiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2001;19(3):45‐6.
Wang 2001c {published data only}
    1. Wang LY, Fan JY, Wu XJ. Observation of clinical effect of injected Chuanhuning in treating upper respiratory tract infection (264 cases). Haerbing Yi Yao 2001;21(4):12‐3.
Wang 2001d {published data only}
    1. Wang HY, Xv X. Chuanhuning in treating 156 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 2001;9(5):245.
Wang 2001e {published data only}
    1. Wang HY, Xv X. Chuanhuning in treating 156 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 2001;9(6):284.
Wang 2003a {published data only}
    1. Wang HY. The effect of antivirus pill for treating virus upper respiratory infection of school aged children. Tianjin Yao Xue [Tianjin Pharmacy] 2003;15(3):40.
Wang 2003b {published data only}
    1. Wang YC, Hu GH. Yanhu Ning freeze dried powder injection in the treatment of children and acute upper respiratory infection [Efficacy of natrikalite dehydrographolid succinas pro injection in the treatment of children acute upper respiratory infection]. Er Ke Yao Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Pediatric Pharmacy] 2003;9(5):39‐41.
Wang 2004b {published data only}
    1. Wang M. Observation of effect of Chuanghuning in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Hua Xian Dai Er Ke Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Chinese Modern Pediatrics] 2004;1(2):164.
Wang 2004c {published data only}
    1. Wang MY, He CH, Li X. Effective observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2004;13(12):815.
Wang 2004d {published data only}
    1. Wang FZ. Observation of effect of Qingkailing pulverization in‐breath in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2004;13(22):3000‐1.
Wang 2007a {published data only}
    1. Wang HS. Efficacy of natrikalite dehydrographolid succinas pro injection in the treatment of children acute upper respiratory infection. Zhong Guo Ye Jin Gong Ye Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Medical Journal of Metallurgical Industry] 2007;24(3):314‐5.
Wang 2007b {published data only}
    1. Wang HF. Effective observation on Pudilan Xiaoyan tablets in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection with wind cold syndrome. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2007;16(10):1334‐5.
Wang 2007c {published data only}
    1. Wang XY, Xin JS. Qingkailing capsule in treating 60 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shan Xi Zhong Yi [Shanxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;28(8):941‐2.
Wang 2007d {published data only}
    1. Wang W. Effective observation on Reduning injection in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Xian Dai Yi Sheng [China Modern Doctor] 2007;45(23):96.
Wang 2007e {published data only}
    1. Wang HJ. Shuanghuanglian infection in treating acute upper respiratory infection. Yi Yao Lun Tan Za Zhi [Journal of Medical Forum] 2007;28(7):62.
Wang 2008b {published data only}
    1. Wang XQ. Clinical observation of Zhongjiefeng injection in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract injection. Zhong Guo Wu Zhen Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Misdiagnostics] 2008;8(12):2803‐4.
Wu 1999 {published data only}
    1. Wu XJ. Observation of effect of Shuang Huanglian and Jizhi Tangjiang in treating 220 childhood upper respiratory infection. Lin Chuang Er Ke Za Zhi [Journal of Clinical Pediatrics] 1999;17(1):63.
Wu 2000a {published data only}
    1. Wu HF. Effective observation on Qingkailing injection in treating 32 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhejiang Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Zhejiang Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2000;10(3):176.
Wu 2000b {published data only}
    1. Wu CR, Gao TL, Liao SW. Sanhan Jiere oral liquid in treating 185 acute upper respiratory infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;9(5):197.
Wu 2002c {published data only}
    1. Wu XF, Wang H. Antitheses affect study of antimicrobial antivirotic and self‐made prescription on treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Hua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of the Practical Chinese with Modern Medicine] 2002;2(8):928.
Wu 2003 {published data only}
    1. Wu XM, WU XL. Guasha and Zouguan method in treating 100 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;19(3):6.
    1. Wu XM, Wu XL. Guasha and Zouguan method in treating 100 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yi Wai Zhi Za Zhi [Journal of External Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;12(2):31.
Wu 2004a {published data only}
    1. Wu JY, Su MY. Injected Yanhuning in treating 139 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhen Duan Yu Zhi Liao Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Diagnosis and Therapy] 2004;18(1):55‐6.
Wu 2004b {published data only}
    1. Wu ZJ. Effective observation on complicated Banbianlian injection in treating 40 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Hebei Yi Yao [Hebei Medical Journal] 2004;26(12):935.
Wu 2007 {published data only}
    1. Wu ZG, Miao YN, Zhong FB, Li L, Huang Z, et al. Clinical study on the curative effect of viral infection of upper respiratory tract treated with Qiangyin Heat ‐ clearing Tang. Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi [Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;24(6):27‐8.
Xiao 1997 {published data only}
    1. Xiao WJ. Upper respiratory infection syrup in treating 45 childhood upper respiratory infection. Hubei Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Hubei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1997;19(6):34.
Xiao 1999 {published data only}
    1. Xiao YH, Deng JX. Shuang Huanglian power in treating 52 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Ye Jin Gong Ye Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Medical Journal of Metallurgical Industry] 1999;16(2):117.
Xiao 2002 {published data only}
    1. Xiao HD. Observation of the effects of Yuxingcao and ribavirin on acute upper respiratory tract infection. Er Ke Yao Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Pediatric Pharmacy] 2002;8(3):51‐2.
Xie 1994 {published data only}
    1. Xie XL, Jiang BD, Chen YH, Zeng MH, Zhang SM, Feng GX. Clinical observation on Shengqiaoergan granule in treating 405 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yunnan Yi Yao 1994;15(2):123‐5.
Xie 1995 {published data only}
    1. Xie CZ, Wang XY. Observation on Shuang Huanglian powder in treating 60 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhejiang Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Zhejiang College of TCM] 1995;19(6):13‐4.
Xie 2003 {published data only}
    1. Xie HM, Xie WY. Bai Hua She She injection for treating 62 acute upper respiratory infections. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;12(1):76.
Xie 2008 {published data only}
    1. Xie SL. Effective observation on Shanggan mixture and Yanhuning powder injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency in Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2008;17(2):154‐74.
Xin 2007 {published data only}
    1. Xin WC. Clinical effective observation on Xiyanping injection treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Yi Liao Qian Yan [China Healthcare Innovation] 2007;2(8):92‐105.
Xing 2003 {published data only}
    1. Xing LJ, Wang HY. Observation of effect of Esu oil and glucose injection in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Otolaryngology Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 2003;11(6):294.
Xiong 2007 {published data only}
    1. Xiong XJ, Xiong LJ. Clinical observation on Ge Gen Tang (mixture) in treating upper respiratory infecting. Hu Bei Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Hubei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;29(5):25‐6.
Xu 1996 {published data only}
    1. Xu QG. Shuang huanglian in treating 120 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Shandong Yi Yao 1996;36(1):62.
Xu 2001 {published data only}
    1. Xu FZ, Mao CF. Effective observation on Caihu in combination with Tainuoling in treating 78 children with upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Handan Yi Xue Gao Deng Zhuan Ke Xue Xiao Xue Bao [Journal of Handan Medical College] 2001;14(5):403.
Xu 2002 {published data only}
    1. Xu CY. Observing the effect in treating infant acute upper respiratory tract infection by intravenous drip with houttuynine sodium injection. Hebei Yi Xue [Hebei Medicine] 2002;8(4):326‐8.
Xu 2004 {published data only}
    1. Xu HX. Clinical observation on Aisu breathing feet in treating 80 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Shi Zhen Guo Yi Guo Yao [Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research] 2004;15(8):507.
Xu 2007 {published data only}
    1. Xu XW, Ni YM. Xuanfeijiebiaofa in treating 40 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shan Xi Zhong Yi [Shaanxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;28(4):387‐8.
Xue 2000a {published data only}
    1. Xue XM, Duan TX, Hou XB. Qingyanling spray in treating childhood upper respiratory infection. Xinxiang Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Xinxiang Medical College] 2000;17(2):137‐8.
Xue 2000b {published data only}
    1. Xue XM, Duan TX, Hou XB, Chen YJ. Qingyanling spray in treating 120 cases with childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Henan Zhong Yi Yao Xue Kan 2000;15(3):38‐9.
Xue 2001 {published data only}
    1. Xue YF, Zhao JB, Zhang J, Xia X, Wang MC. Observations on curative effects of Qingdutuire decoction powder on 480 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Ji Jiu Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care] 2001;8(4):228‐30.
Yan 2002 {published data only}
    1. Yan B. Effective observation on Eshu oil in treating virus upper respiratory tract infection. Hangzhou Yi Xue Gao Deng Zhuang Ke Xue Xiao Xue Bao [Journal of Hangzhou Medical College] 2002;23(1‐2):34.
Yan 2007a {published data only}
    1. Yan FY, Pang FY. Effective observation on Yanhuning injection and ribavirin in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. He Bei Yi Yao [Hebei Medical Journal] 2007;29(8):843.
Yan 2007b {published data only}
    1. Yan XD, Chen LZ, Zhang HM. Shuanghuanglian injection in treating 120 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yi Yao Dao Bao [Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy] 2007;13(7):65‐81.
Yan 2007c {published data only}
    1. Yan FY, Zhang XQ, Qi BQ, Chang H. Effective observation on Xiaoer Qingrening granule and Shuanghuanglian oral liquid in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. He Bei Yi Yao [HeBei Medical Journal] 2007;28(4):359‐60.
Yang 1999b {published data only}
    1. Yang JF. Observation of therapeutic effect of Qingkailing on upper respiratory tract infection. Henan Zhong Yi [Henan Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;19(5):13‐5,73.
Yang 2000a {published data only}
    1. Yang CX, Yan TY. Clinical study for Re Du Jing in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infection of flu virus. Beijing Zhong Yi [Beijing Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;4:17‐8.
Yang 2001 {published data only}
    1. Yang XD, Li P. Effective analysis of Xinhuang pill in treating upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Xian Dai Zhen Duan Yu Zhi Liao [Modern Diagnosis and Treatment] 2001;Suppl 1:56.
Yang 2002 {published data only}
    1. Yang XD, Li P. Effective study of Xinhuang pill in treating upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Lin Chuang [Practical Clinical Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;2(5):4.
Yang 2004 {published data only}
    1. Yang SQ. Clinical observation on shuang Huanglian oral liquid in treating 44 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Fujian Yi Yao Za Zhi [Fujian Medical Journal] 2004;26(5):113.
Yang 2005 {published data only}
    1. Yang ZH, Xu Y, Huang YH. Clinical safety observation on Yuxin grass injection single‐dropping application. Zhong Guo Quan Ke Yi Xue [Chinese General Practice] 2005;8(1):57‐8.
Yang 2007a {published data only}
    1. Yang XH, Gao ZW, Liu CX, Lan XC. Effective observation on Pudilan oral liquid in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2007;16(25):3662‐766.
Yang 2007b {published data only}
    1. Yang Y. Safety and effective observation on Reduning injection in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Zhong Guo Yi Yao Dao Bao [China Medical Herald] 2007;4(36):243.
Yang 2007c {published data only}
    1. Yang XJ. Comparison of effects of Yanhuning and ribovirin on acute upper respiratory infection. Zhong Yi Yao Dao Bao [Guiding Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy] 2007;13(6):33‐45.
Yang 2007d {published data only}
    1. Yang JL, Su JP. Clinical observation on Yanhuning injection in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shan Xi Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Shanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;8(3):30.
Yang 2007e {published data only}
    1. Yang XC. Effective observation on Yujin injection in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Yao Lun Tan Za Zhi [Journal of Medical Forum] 2007;28(12):117.
Yao 2001 {published data only}
    1. Yao JC, Hu GH, Hu CY. Clinical effect observation on Chuanhuning in treating children acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2001;10(18):1743‐4.
Yao 2003a {published data only}
    1. Yao XQ. Effective observation on Yinqiaobaihu soup in treating 40 cases with upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Zhong Hua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of the Practical Chinese with Modern Medicine] 2003;3(11):1659.
Yao 2003b {published data only}
    1. Yao L. Effect comparison of heat‐cleaning detoxicfy injection and penicillin in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo She Qu Yi Shi [Chinese Community Doctors] 2003;19(12):29.
Yao 2005 {published data only}
    1. Yao JC, Ying YF, Zheng HW, Hu GH, Lin YP. Study on the effect of Chaihuxiangruyin on acute upper respiratory infection in summer. Jinhua Zhi Ye Ji Shu Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Jinhua College of Profession and Technology] 2005;5(1):35‐7.
    1. Yao JC, Ying YF, Zheng HW, Hu GH, Lin YP. Study on the effect of Chaihuxiangruyin on acute upper respiratory infection in summer. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2005;14(4):441‐2.
Ye 2000 {published data only}
    1. Ye S, Su H. Observation of effect of Chuanghuning in treating 45 cases with childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Jinzhou Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Jinzhou Medical College] 2000;21(2):55.
Ye 2004 {published data only}
    1. Ye JH. Effective observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Youjiang Yi Xue [Youjiang Medical Journal] 2004;32(3):268.
Ye 2005a {published data only}
    1. Ye ZW, Xie HJ, Yin B. Qingkailing injection in treating 50 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Hunan Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Hunan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2005;21(1):30.
Ye 2005b {published data only}
    1. Ye H. Effective comparison of Chuanhuning and ribarivin in treating children acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Lin Chuang [Practical Clinical Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2005;5(2):26‐7,67.
Yi 1999a {published data only}
    1. Yi SY. Huangzi flower oral liquid in treating 30 cases with childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Beijing Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;22(4):75.
Yin 2005 {published data only}
    1. Yin JX. Observation of effect of Shuang Huang Lian in treating acute upper respiratory infection. Jilin Yi Xue [Jilin Medical Journal] 2005;5:557.
Yin 2007 {published data only}
    1. Yin XJ, Zhang AG. Effective observation on Tanreqing injection in treating 127 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo She Qu Yi Shi [Chinese Community Doctors] 2007;9(160):77.
Yu 1998 {published data only}
    1. Yu LY, Chang ZL, Ping LX, Kuang RG, Yao XQ. Clinical observation on Mating soup pulverization in‐breath in treating 60 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Guiyang Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1998;20(4):63.
Yu 2001a {published data only}
    1. Yu Q. Observation of effect of Qingzi soup in treating 2473 cases with severe upper respiratory tract infection. Heihe Ke Ji [Heihe Science and Technology] 2001;2:56.
Yu 2001b {published data only}
    1. Yu H, Zhao ZX, Sun YJ. Qingkailing in treating 29 cases with upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Bai Qiu En Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences] 2001;3:259.
Yu 2002 {published data only}
    1. Yu LX, XV H. Curative effect observation on treating infection of the upper respiratory tract by Lianbizhi in 120 cases. Zhong Hua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of the Practical Chinese with Modern Medicine] 2002;2(15):300.
Yu 2004b {published data only}
    1. Yu XQ, Tian GP. Observation of effect of Shuang huang lian injection in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Zhong Guo Chang Kuang Yi Xue [Chinese Medicine of Factory and Mine] 2004;117(13):232‐3.
Yu 2004c {published data only}
    1. Yu XQ. Effect comparison of several common medications in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Yi Ji Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Medical Technology] 2004;11(9):1728‐9.
Yu 2007a {published data only}
    1. Yu BF, Zheng X, Zhao SJ. Clinical analysis on Xiaoerqingrening in treating 160 cases with acute upper respiratory infection. Yi Yao Shi Jie [Medicine World] 2007;3:6‐7.
Yuan 1998 {published data only}
    1. Yuan LL. Observation of effect of Shuang huang lian in treating 34 upper respiratory infections. Tie Dao Yi Xue [Railway Medical Journal] 1998;26(3):148.
Zhai 2004 {published data only}
    1. Zhai DD, Gao Y. Effective observation on Chuanhuning in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2004;13(8):1011.
Zhang 1999a {published data only}
    1. Zhang P, Ma HZ, Han ZF. Clinical observation on shuang Huanglian powder in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Ningxia Yi Xue Za Zhi [Ningxia Medical Journal] 1999;21(3):157.
Zhang 2000a {published data only}
    1. Zhang C, Xu W, Hou LZ. Observation of Yuxin grass injection in treating acute leukaemia combined with upper respiratory tract infection. Heilongjiang Yi Xue [Heilongjiang Medical Journal] 2000;4:47‐8.
Zhang 2000d {published data only}
    1. Zhang XM, Miao RS, Zhang HY, Zhu JH, Li Y, Jin MF. Clinical study of the effects of Yuxingcao injection for treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Beijing Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;23(Suppl 1):54‐5.
Zhang 2001 {published data only}
    1. Zhang XY, Yue RS, Zhang J. Clinical research of Re Bi Ning granule in the treatment of cold with fever. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2001;10(1):13‐5.
Zhang 2001b {published data only}
    1. Zhang XM, Jiang LD, Shi LQ, Yang XH, Zhou PA, Wu XH, et al. Effect of Lingdan grass granule on IL‐1,IL‐6,TNF‐a of patients with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Yi Yao Xue Bao [China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy] 2001;16(4):25‐8.
Zhang 2001c {published data only}
    1. Zhang XM, Jiang LD, Zhou PA, Shi LQ, Yang XH, Wu XH, et al. Clinical observation of Lingdan grass granule in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2001;10(5):258‐9.
Zhang 2001d {published data only}
    1. Zhang XF. Prepared Maodongqing injection in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2001;10(11):1033.
Zhang 2001e {published data only}
    1. Zhang WH. Clinical effect observation on Qingkailing granule in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Henan Yi Yao Xin Xi [Henan Medical Information] 2001;9(18):39‐40.
Zhang 2002c {published data only}
    1. Zhang Y. Effective observation on 120 children of acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Xue Wen Xuan [Anthology of Medicine] 2002;21(4):511‐2.
Zhang 2002d {published data only}
    1. Zhang XD. Integrated Chinese and Western medicine in treating 30 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Anhui Zhong Yi Lin Chuang Za Zhi [Clinical Journal of Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;14(5):359.
Zhang 2003a {published data only}
    1. Zhang Y. Yuxin grass injection in combination with penicillin in treating 120 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo She Qu Yi Shi [Chinese Community Doctors] 2003;19(4):27.
Zhang 2003b {published data only}
    1. Zhang W, Bi XL. The RCT research of anti‐virus fluid for treating acute upper respiratory infection. Liaoning Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;30(8):645.
Zhang 2003c {published data only}
    1. Zhang GL, Chen S. Xi yan ping injection in treating acute upper respiratory infection. Sichuan Yi Xue [Sichuan Medical Journal] 2003;24(8):839.
Zhang 2003e {published data only}
    1. Zhang XZ. Clinical observation on heat‐cleaning detoxify injection combined with penicillin in treating adult upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Hua Yi Xue Zong Kan Za Zhi [China Medicine Bulletin] 2003;3(10):55.
Zhang 2004a {published data only}
    1. Zhang YX. Observation of effect of Jin wei kang pulverization in‐breath in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Yuan Yi Kan [Central Plains Medical Journal] 2004;31(1):47.
Zhang 2007a {published data only}
    1. Zhang Y, Xu HZ, Zhang ZD, Deng QQ, Li JY. Clinical study on Integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Liao Ning Zhong Yi Za Zhi [LiaoNing Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;34(10):1443.
Zhang 2007b {published data only}
    1. Zhang WH, Wang YX, Yue GY. Efficacy of Qingkailing injection for treating acute infection of upper respiratory tract in infants. Zhong Guo Yi Xue Wen Zhai ·Er Ke Xue [Chinese Medical Digest Pediatrics] 2007;26(6):465‐6.
Zhang 2007c {published data only}
    1. Zhang YX. The curative effect contrast of Xingnaojing injection and Chaihu injection treatment acute upper respiratory infection complicated high fever. Guo Ji Yi Yao Wei Sheng Dao Bao [International Medicine & Health Guidance News] 2007;13(23):78‐80.
Zhao 1998a {published data only}
    1. Zhao YZ. TCM integrated with western medicine in treating 560 undergraduate cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Xiao Yi [Chinese Journal of School Doctor] 1998;12(3):213‐4.
Zhao 1998b {published data only}
    1. Zhao F. Clinical observation on Eshu oil in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Lin Chuang Fei Ke Za Zhi [Journal of Clinical Pulmonary Medicine] 1998;3:53.
Zhao 1999 {published data only}
    1. Zhao YB. Qingkailing in treating 76 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;15(10):36.
Zhao 2000 {published data only}
    1. Zhao XZ, Hu XY, Zhang HM. Effective observation on Xinqing granule in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Hua Xi Yao Xue Za Zhi [West China Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences] 2000;15(5):382.
Zhao 2001a {published data only}
    1. Zhao HZ. Yuxin grass injection in treating 200 childhood upper respiratory infection. Yi Yao Dao Bao [Herald of Medicine] 2001;20(1):35.
Zhao 2002a {published data only}
    1. Zhao RQ, Wang XK. Observation of effect of Yu Jin injection in the treatment of 40 cases with childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Quan Ke Yi Xue [Chinese General Practice] 2002;5(4):309.
Zhao 2002b {published data only}
    1. Zhao LB. Acupuncture in treating 42 cases with upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Sichuan Zhong Yi [Journal of Sichuan of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;20(11):79.
Zhao 2003 {published data only}
    1. Zhao XL, Niu SF, Yao CF. TCM integrated with Western medicine in treating 36 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;19(1):30.
Zhao 2004 {published data only}
    1. Zhao LL, Gao GP, Feng ZP, Li HY. Chuan hu ning injection in treating 100 cases with childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Information on TCM] 2004;11(3):240.
Zhao 2007 {published data only}
    1. Zhao MM. Tanreqing injection in treating 102 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shang Dong Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Shandong Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;26(2):104‐5.
Zheng 2003a {published data only}
    1. Zheng W. Cangerzi capsule in treating 135 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shanxi Zhong Yi [Shanxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;24(5):443.
Zheng 2003b {published data only}
    1. Zheng XK, Li JP. Effect comparison of Ribavirin and Chuan hu ning in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Guang Ming Zhong Yi [Guang Ming Zhong Yi] 2003;18(106):30‐1.
Zhou 1998a {published data only}
    1. Zhou LQ, Luo YQ. Effective observation of Shangganling in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Hunan Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Hunan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1998;18(5):305.
Zhou 1998b {published data only}
    1. Zhou LR, Wang XY. Effect comparison of shuang Huanglian powder in combination with penicillin and ribavirin in combination with penicillin in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Ji Jiu Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care] 1998;5(5):230.
Zhou 2000 {published data only}
    1. Zhou WL, He CG, Lin L. Yinqiaoying in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Ji Ceng Yi Yao [Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy] 2000;7(3):236.
Zhu 1997 {published data only}
    1. Zhu YQ, Wu TH, Miu DY. Zhengcai Huying in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection in 72 cases. Shizhen Guo Yao Yan Jiu [Shizhen Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research] 1997;8(4):294.
Zhu 1998 {published data only}
    1. Zhu WL. Antivirus oral liquid in treating children acute upper respiratory tract infection in 165 cases. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine] 1998;18(10):630.
Zhu 2000c {published data only}
    1. Zhu JX, Fu LP, Tai XF, Xia X. 30 cases of infantile upper respiratory tract infection treated by Wanying capsule. Shanghai Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi [Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;5:41.
Zhu 2002b {published data only}
    1. Zhu YH. Clinical observation of Shuang Huang Lian powder ultrasonic pulverization in treating 77 childhood upper respiratory infection. Hebei Yi Xue [Hebei Medicine] 2002;8(10):919‐20.
Zhu 2004a {published data only}
    1. Zhu Y, Yin WP. Effective observation on Eshu oil and glucose injection in treating 68 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yunnan Zhong Yi Zhong Yao Za Zhi [Yunnan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Materia Medica] 2004;25(2):9.
Zhuang 2004 {published data only}
    1. Zhuang ZY. Effective observation on Chuanhuning injection in treating childhood acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Ji Ceng Yi Yao [Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy] 2004;11(2):187.
Zou 1997a {published data only}
    1. Zou SL, Hong HY, Gu JR. Shuang Huanglian liquid ultrasonic pulverization in‐breath in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Xiang Chun Yi Sheng [Chinese Community Doctors] 1997;5:35.
Zou 2008 {published data only}
    1. Zou JF. Effective analysis on Yanhuning and nibavirin injection in treating infants upper respiratory tract infection. She Qu Yi Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Community Medicine] 2008;6(4):31‐2.

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Ding 2007 {published data only}
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Dong 2004 {published data only}
    1. Dong JH. Observation on Yuxin grass in treating 52 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Tianjin Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2004;23(1):14.
Fang 2008 {published data only}
    1. Fang ZJ, Wen W, Liu Y. Clinical observation on Tanreqing injection in treating 71 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency in Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2008;17(5):603‐4.
Feng 1997 {published data only}
    1. Feng ZY, Zhu XL. Niuhuang xingnao 1 injection in treating 40 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Hebei Zhong Yi [Hebei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1997;19(3):34.
Feng 2008 {published data only}
    1. Feng YG, Ding GH, Ren YH, Liu L. Clinical observation on Tanreqing injection and shenqin injection in treating 50 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Xian Dai Yi Sheng [China Modern Doctor] 2008;46(5):95‐6.
Gu 2004 {published data only}
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Gu 2005a {published data only}
    1. Gu YM, Wang YQ. Effective observation on Ganteling capsule in treating 30 children with upper respiratory tract infection with severe fever. Zhong Hua Xian Dai Er Ke Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Chinese Modern Pediatrics] 2005;2(1):37‐8.
Guo 1996 {published data only}
    1. Guo ZB, Zheng WL, Li FH, Wang JN. Effective observation on Taurine granule in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Heilongjiang Yi Xue [Heilongjiang Medical Journal] 1996;3:13.
Guo 2000b {published data only}
    1. Guo LN. Shuang Huanglian ultrasonic pulverization in treating 43 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong He Lin Chuang [Clinical Medicine of China] 2000;16(5):400.
Han 2003 {published data only}
    1. Han YM, Hu XJ, Zhen SL, Feng GX, Zhang K. Summary about the effects of Reyanning in the treatment of acute upper respiratory tract infections of 320 cases. Hunan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2003;19(6):10‐1.
Han 2003b {published data only}
    1. Han YM, Hu XJ, Zeng SL, Feng GX, Zhang K. Summary of Reyanning granule in treating 320 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Hunan Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Hunan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;19(6):10‐1.
Hao 2004 {published data only}
    1. Hao YM. Caigetuire in treating 59 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Lin Chuang [Practical Clinical Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2004;4(2):52.
He 2001 {published data only}
    1. He KH, Ni YL. Taurine granules and Jianer qingjie oral liquid treat acute upper respiratory infection. Er Ke Yao Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Pediatric Pharmacy] 2001;7(3):28.
Hou 1998 {published data only}
    1. Hou JH, Shi J, Zheng RF. Clinical study of Zhenkeyin in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection with cough. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Yao Xin Xi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1998;5(10):58‐9.
Hu 1997 {published data only}
    1. Hu FY, Zhao FR. Chinese herb oral liquid in treating 40 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [The Practical Journal of Integrating Chinese with Modern Medicine] 1997;10(19):1901.
Hu 2007a {published data only}
    1. Hu XZ, Yan QL, Yan DX. Clinical study of "Qingying Granule" in treating acute upper respiratory infection. Shang Hai Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Acta Universitatis Traditionis Medicalis Sinensis Pharmacologiaeque Shanghai] 2007;21(4):42‐4.
Huang 1997 {published data only}
    1. Huang DQ. Effective observation of preparation Maodongqing injection in treating 160 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Yi Xue Za Zhi [The Journal of Practical Medicine] 1997;13(6):387.
Huang 2000 {published data only}
    1. Huang SL, Wang B. 200 cases of upper respiratory tract infection in children treated by Yujin injection. Hebei Zhong Yi [Hebei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;22(8):630‐1.
Huang 2002 {published data only}
    1. Huang ZF, Zhang X, Xiao ZG, Liu DZ. Effective observation on Qingyan pulverization liquid in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Guangdong Yi Xue [Guangdong Medical Journal] 2002;23(2):186.
Jiang 1996 {published data only}
    1. Jiang LH, Hu XH, Ying SL, Yan XX, Lu SL. Antivirus Chinese herb pulverization in‐breath in treating 104 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shandong Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Shandong College of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1996;20(3):184‐6.
Jiang 2003b {published data only}
    1. Jiang H, Wang XJ. Effective observation on Chuanhuning in treating 170 children with acute respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Yao Ke Ji [Chinese Journal of Traditional Medical Science and Technology] 2003;10(4):251.
Jiang 2008 {published data only}
    1. Jiang SR. Clicinal observation on Chuanhuning in treating 168 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Jian Yan Yi Xue Yu Lin Chuang [Medical Laboratory Science and Clinics] 2008;5(8):502.
Li 2000b {published data only}
    1. Li H. Clinical effective observation on Chuanhuning in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Xiang Chun Yi Yao Za Zhi 2000;7(1):16‐7.
Li 2001 {published data only}
    1. Li FY, Peng QC, Zhang SS. Clinical study and drug sensitivity experiment of shuangqing huangqing oral liquid in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection (abstract). Luzhou Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Luzhou Medical College] 2001;5:451.
Li 2002a {published data only}
    1. Li FY, Peng QC, Zhang SS. A study of the therapeutic effect of shuangqing huangqin oral liquid on acute upper respiratory infection. Luzhou Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Luzhou Medical College] 2002;25(1):30‐2.
Li 2002b {published data only}
    1. Li GY. Chuanhuning ultrasonic pulverization in treating 84 children with virus upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Quan Ke Yi Xue [Chinese General Practice] 2002;5(3):177.
Li 2002d {published data only}
    1. Li L, Wang DC, Meng FX, Zhang JZ. Clinical analysis of Qingkailing in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhi Ye Yu Jian Kang [Occupation and Health] 2002;18(11):119.
Li 2002e {published data only}
    1. Li L, Wang DC, Meng FX, Zhang JZ. Clinical analysis of Qingkailing in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo She Qu Yi Shi [Chinese Community Doctors] 2002;18(16):21.
Li 2004b {published data only}
    1. Li XX, Yang PL. Children Yanbian granule in treating 120 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Sichuan Zhong Yi [Journal of Sichuan of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2004;22(8):75‐6.
Li 2004c {published data only}
    1. Li JL. Preparation Banbianlian in treating 52 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Lin Chuang Yi Xue [Clinical Medicine] 2004;24(8):58.
Li 2004d {published data only}
    1. Li F, Cheng CF, Yang JC, Li GR. Toxic experiment and clinical effect study of Caijinjiere. Shi Zhen Guo Yi Guo Yao [Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research] 2004;15(8):466‐7.
Liang 2000 {published data only}
    1. Liang HR. Effective observation on Taurine in treating children upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Yi Ji Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Medical Technology] 2000;7(11):873.
Lin 1999b {published data only}
    1. Lin TX. Effective observation on Maxingshigan soup in treating 195 cases with virus upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Zhong Guo Ling Chuang Yi Sheng [Journal of Chinese Physician] 1999;27(6):47‐8.
Lin 2001 {published data only}
    1. Lin CM, Zhuang WZ. Effective observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Hai Xia Yao Xue [Strait Pharmaceutical Journal] 2001;13(2):66‐7.
Ling 1998 {published data only}
    1. Ling SR. Clinical observation on integrated Chinese traditional and Western medicine in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Hunan Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1998;18(4):40‐1.
Liu 2001a {published data only}
    1. Liu NG. Effective observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Ji Ceng Zhong Yao Za Zhi [Primary Journal of Chinese Materia Medica] 2001;15(5):62.
Liu 2007 {published data only}
    1. Liu J, Liu JZ, Guo JJ, Liu ST, Wu ZQ. Clinical observation on Jinlianhua tablet in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Hu Bei Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Hubei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;29(10):29.
Liu 2008b {published data only}
    1. Liu FX. Effective observation of kanggan granule in treating infants with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Wu Zhen Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Misdiagnostics] 2008;8(3):553‐4.
Luo 2003 {published data only}
    1. Luo GQ. Effective observation of Yuxin grass injection in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2003;12(1):33.
Luo 2007 {published data only}
    1. Luo Y, Hu C, Li JQ. Observe the effect of Xinxiang powder on viral upper respiratory infection. Liao Ning Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2007;34(12):1726‐8.
Lv 2001 {published data only}
    1. Lv MH. Observation on Jiawei yingqiaosan in treating 62 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Bengbu Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Bengbu Medical College] 2001;26(5):435‐6.
Ma 2000a {published data only}
    1. Ma YM. Effective observation of Jujibaopenyan in treating 33 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xizhang Yi Yao Za Zhi 2000;21(1):14‐5.
Ma 2000c {published data only}
    1. Ma R. Chinese traditional and Western medicine treatment for upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Hua Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of the Practical Chinese with Modern Medicine] 2000;13(12):2505.
Mei 2003 {published data only}
    1. Mei JQ, Liu XF, Li GQ. Clinical observation of Yujin injection in the treatment of 50 cases with acute virus upper respiratory tract infection. Hebei Zhong Yi [Hebei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;25(7):548.
Meng 2000 {published data only}
    1. Meng LZ. Effective observation on Huangzi flower oral liquid in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Yi Yao Wei Sheng [Modern Medicine and Health] 2000;16(4):371.
Meng 2003a {published data only}
    1. Meng QH, Wang LP. Manufacture and clinical application of Niuhuang shuang oral liquid. Hang Kong Hang Tian Yi Yao [Aerospace Medicine] 2003;14(4):220.
Meng 2003b {published data only}
    1. Meng YM. Comparison of shuang huanglian powder injection and Yuxin grass injection in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Guangxi Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University] 2003;6(4):35‐6.
Miao 2000 {published data only}
    1. Miao RS, Zhou W, Jin MF. Observation on efficacy of Chuanhuning injection on acute upper respiratory infection. Beijing Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;23(1):68‐9.
Miao 2002 {published data only}
    1. Miao CL. Xiaoerteireyin in treating children with virus upper respiratory tract infection with fever (82 cases). Hainan Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Hainan Medical College] 2002;8(3):162,164.
Nie 2000 {published data only}
    1. Nie LQ. Clinical observation on Qingkailing granule in treating 20 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangsu Yao Xue Yu Lin Chuang Yan Jiu [Jiangsu Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research] 2000;8(2):31‐2.
Niu 2003 {published data only}
    1. Niu JH, Zhang LP. Effective observation on Yujin injection in treating 28 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2003;12(21):2287.
Ren 2003 {published data only}
    1. Ren H, You PL. Effective analysis of Qingjiang pill in treating 32 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Tianjin Yao Xue [Tianjin Pharmacy] 2003;15(2):38‐9.
Rong 1999 {published data only}
    1. Long CL. Comparison study of Eshu oil and Ribavirin in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Zhen Guo Yi Guo Yao [Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research] 1999;10(7):534.
Sheng 2001 {published data only}
    1. Sheng X. Clinical analysis of Yuxin grass in treating 74 infants with upper respiratory tract infection. Anhui Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi [Anhui Journal of Prevent Medicine] 2001;7(1):47.
Shi 1998a {published data only}
    1. Shi XY, Jiang HH. Effective observation on shuang huanglian in treating severe upper respiratory tract infection. Yunyang Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Yunyang Medical College] 1998;17(2):90.
Su 1994 {published data only}
    1. Su XQ. Clinical observation on Jiangduke in treating upper respiratory tract infection with cough (88 cases). Chengdu Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1994;17(4):21‐5.
Sun 1999a {published data only}
    1. Sun WH, Liu CM, Wang SH. Observation of effect of Chuanhuning in treating childhood upper respiratory tract infection. Mudanjiang Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao [Journal of Mudajiang Medical College] 1999;20(4):54‐5.
Tao 1996 {published data only}
    1. Tao HL. Effective observation on shuang Huanglian powder injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangsu Zhong Yi [Jiangsu Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1996;17(5):10.
Tao 2001 {published data only}
    1. Tao H. Clinical study of cough‐stopping tea in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2001;10(3):134.
Wang 1995c {published data only}
    1. Wang MY, Zhang YZ, Gao WH, Dong XS, Zhou SP. Effective observation on Eshu oil in treating upper respiratory tract infection in 50 cases. Zhong Guo Xiang Chun Yi Yao Za Zhi 1995;2(11):495‐6.
Wang 2008c {published data only}
    1. Wang YY. Chuanxinlian injection in treating 100 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2008;17(17):2648.
Wei 2008 {published data only}
    1. Wei LT. Yanhuning injection in treating 60 cases with virus acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Nei Ke Za Zhi [Journal of Practical Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine] 2008;22(5):95.
Wu 2002a {published data only}
    1. Wu LQ, Lv Q. Yuxincao injection pulverization in‐breath in treating upper respiratory tract infection acquired in hospitals. Lin Chuang Fei Ke Za Zhi [Journal of Clinical Pulmonary Medicine] 2002;7(3):78.
Wu 2002b {published data only}
    1. Wu Y. Yuxin grass injection in treating 97 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2002;11(5):420.
Wu 2003c {published data only}
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Xu 1999a {published data only}
    1. Xu CQ. Clinical analysis of Yuxin grass injection in treating 150 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Mei Tan Gong Ye Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Coal Industry Medicine] 1999;2(1):59‐60.
Xu 1999b {published data only}
    1. Xu CQ. "999" brand Yuxincao injection in the treatment of 150 cases with upper respiratory tract infection compared to 50 cases in controlled group. Liaoning Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;26(1):26.
Yan 2000 {published data only}
    1. Yan JQ. Effective observation of Yuxin grass injection in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Liaoning Zhong Yi Za Zhi [Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;27(8):367.
Yang 1999a {published data only}
    1. Yang FL. Chengong zaixin combined with Hegu Fengchi massage in treating 90 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Yao Dao Bao [Herald of Medicine] 1999;22(4):377.
Yu 2003 {published data only}
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Yu 2004a {published data only}
    1. Yu KA. Observation of the effect of Zhongjiefeng on acute upper respirator infection of children. Er Ke Yao Xue Za Zhi [Journal of Pediatric Pharmacy] 2004;10(5):55‐6.
Yu 2007b {published data only}
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Yuan 1999 {published data only}
    1. Yuan XL. Eshu oil and glucose injection in treating 42 cases with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Yi Yao Dao Bao [Herald of Medicine] 1999;18(3):190.
Zeng 2005 {published data only}
    1. Zeng XQ, Zhang ZQ. Clinical observation of Yuxin grass injection in treating 50 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Shenzhen Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Shenzhen Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2005;15(2):113,116.
Zhang 1997 {published data only}
    1. Zhang Y. Effective observation of shuang Huanglian powder injection in treating children with acute upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Jianghan Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Jianghan University] 1997;25(4):35‐6.
Zhang 1999b {published data only}
    1. Zhang ZW, Huang YD, Shen YJ, Yang Y, Zeng N, Feng QS. Clinical observation of acute upper respiratory tract infection treated by shuang jie oral liquid. Chengdu Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;22(3):10‐1.
Zhang 2000b {published data only}
    1. Zhang H, Zhu YJ, Zhang XJ. Effective observation and nursing of Qingkailing and dexmethasone atomization in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Tianjing Hu Li [Tianjin Journal of Nursing] 2000;8(5):216‐7.
Zhang 2000c {published data only}
    1. Zhang YQ. Observation on Yuxin grass injection in treating 78 children with respiratory tract infection. Anhui Zhong Yi Lin Chuang Za Zhi [Clinical Journal of Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2000;12(6):521.
Zhang 2002a {published data only}
    1. Zhang BQ, Zheng QA, Chen WF. Preparation Guazijin granule in treating 80 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Fujian Zhong Yi Yao [Fujian Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;33(1):31.
Zhang 2002b {published data only}
    1. Zhang CL. Effective analysis of Yuxin grass injection in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Henan Zheng Duan Yu Zhi Liao Za Zhi [Henan Journal of Diagnosis and Therapy] 2002;16(3):190.
Zhang 2002e {published data only}
    1. Zhang CY. Yuxin grass injection in treating 68 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Zhong Yi Ji Zheng [Journal of Emergency Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2002;6:427.
Zhang 2003d {published data only}
    1. Zhang GL, Chen S. Xiyanping injection in treating acute upper respiratory tract infection. Sichuan Yi Xue [Sichuan Medical Journal] 2003;24(8):839.
Zhang 2004b {published data only}
    1. Zhang Y. Chuanhuning ultrasonic pulverization in treating 30 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi [Modern Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine] 2004;13(1):18.
Zhang 2004c {published data only}
    1. Zhang WW, Wang YZ. Effective observation of Taurine granule in treating infantile acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Yong Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Lin Chuang [Practical Clinical Journal of Integrated Traditional Chinese 2004;4(3):23.
Zhang 2004d {published data only}
    1. Zhang GH, Zhuo ZM. Effective observation of Duke in treating 78 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Xian Dai Yi Yao Wei Sheng [Modern Medicine and Health] 2004;20(10):901.
Zhang 2004e {published data only}
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Zhao 2001b {published data only}
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Zheng 1996 {published data only}
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Zheng 1998 {published data only}
    1. Zheng PS, Liu SG. Dosage study of Yuxin grass injection in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection. Fujian Zhong Yi Yao [Fujian Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1998;29(4):35‐6.
Zheng 2001 {published data only}
    1. Zheng NM. Effective observation of Chuanhuning in treating 100 infants with upper respiratory tract infection. Youjiang Yi Xue [Youjiang Medical Journal] 2001;29(3):249.
Zhong 2002 {published data only}
    1. Zhong SK. Effective observation on Xiaoer shuangqing granule in treating 50 cases with upper respiratory tract infection. Sichuan Yi Xue [Sichuan Medical Journal] 2002;23(7):752.
Zhou 1999a {published data only}
    1. Zhou SM, Wei GY. Self‐regulating qingjie complex in treating 208 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Tianjin Zhong Yi [Tianjin Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 1999;16(6):15‐6.
Zhou 1999b {published data only}
    1. Zhou DQ. Clinical study of complicated Ganmei in treating children with upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Ji Jiu Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care] 1999;6(6):265‐6.
Zhou 2003 {published data only}
    1. Zhou P. Clinical observation on Qingkaining in treating upper respiratory tract infection (80 cases). Chengdu Zhong Yi Yao Da Xue Xue Bao [Journal of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2003;26(3):34.
Zhou 2004a {published data only}
    1. Zhou YL, Zhu CG. Jinfangshegan antivirus injection in treating 180 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Zhong Guo Ming Jian Liao Fa [China's Naturopathy] 2004;12(1):43‐4.
Zhou 2004c {published data only}
    1. Zhou Y, Li H. Effective observation of shuang huanglian in treating 130 children with upper respiratory tract infection. Jiangxi Zhong Yi Yao [Jiangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine] 2004;4:30.
Zhu 2000a {published data only}
    1. Zhu JJ. Qingreguanchang in treating 40 children with acute upper respiratory tract infection. Shi Zhen Guo Yi Guo Yao [Lishizhen Medicine and Materia Medica Research] 2000;11(5):455.
Zhu 2000b {published data only}
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Zhu 2002a {published data only}
    1. Zhu D. Effective observation on Lanqin oral liquid in treating upper respiratory tract infection. Guizhou Yi Yao [Guizhou Medical Journal] 2002;26(7):641.
Zhu 2004b {published data only}
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Zou 1997b {published data only}
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Zuo 2008 {published data only}
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