Smart textiles: a new drug delivery system for symptomatic treatment of a common cold.

摘要: Smart textiles provide the possibility of being coated with cineole, menthol, and camphor. Due to over-the-counter availability, ethereal oils are frequently used treat a common cold. The existing pharmaceutical forms entail risk oral ingestion by children, which can cause severe intoxications. This could be limited smart textile application. Prior applicability tests in principal traceability textile-applied at their site action alveoli has demonstrated. Therefore, crossover trial (ointment vs textiles) 6 healthy volunteers was carried out as proof-of-concept study. As result, principle proof is given that available action. Because volatility active ingredients, close-fitting form developed for further clinical development achieve higher concentrations alveoli. Slower liberation properties more convenient skin sensation comparison may advantages both children adults.