Abstract
ColdZyme® Mouth Spray (ColdZyme) is a mouth spray intended to reduce the probability of catching a cold and/or can help shorten the duration of a cold if used at an early stage of the infection, by forming a barrier on the pharyngeal mucous membrane. This study evaluated the preventative effect of ColdZyme on common cold infections in personnel at elderly care facilities, and assessed the level of reduction in corresponding sick leave. The number of sick-leave days for the personnel decreased from an average of 5.2 days to 3.7 days (29%) when using ColdZyme compared to control period (p = 0.054). 63% of those who had a cold reported the symptoms to be milder than previous colds. Conclusion: Using ColdZyme® Mouth Spray to apply a barrier to the oropharynx may be an easy and practical way to prevent or reduce infections of the common cold virus and corresponding sick leave in personnel working in elderly care.
Highlights
Infectious outbreaks in elderly care facilities are likely to have a significant impact on infection rates and mortality rates of the residents and respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections are the most common causes of outbreaks [1]
This study evaluated the preventative effect of ColdZyme on common cold infections in personnel at elderly care facilities, and assessed the level of reduction in corresponding sick leave
Using ColdZyme® Mouth Spray to apply a barrier to the oropharynx may be an easy and practical way to prevent or reduce infections of the common cold virus and corresponding sick leave in personnel working in elderly care
Summary
Infectious outbreaks in elderly care facilities are likely to have a significant impact on infection rates and mortality rates of the residents and respiratory and gastrointestinal tract infections are the most common causes of outbreaks [1]. Care residents are more vulnerable to infections than previously thought [2], due to decreased immunity, having multiple chronic diseases, decreased cognitive function and the use of invasive devices (e.g. urinary catheters and enteral feeding tubes). Mortality associated with outbreaks of respiratory tract infections due to any pathogen in long-term care facilities can be significant [3]. An easy and practical method to prevent or reduce viral transmissions in the elderly care is highly wanted
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