Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

[The use of complementary and alternative treatment in patients with asthma]

(Astimli hastalarda tamamlayici ve alternatif tedavi kullanimi)

Full Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies such as herbal therapy, acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic, relaxation techniques, nutrition and dietary supplements, continue to gain popularity as modalities for treatment of asthma. A number of study in this area has shown frequently used CAM therapies by patients with asthma. It has found that parents who have children with asthma preferred commonly CAM therapies such as massage, relaxation techniques, diet and vitamin and that adult patients with asthma used commonly nutrition and diet supplements, herbal therapies and homeopathy. Because of many studies had weak methodology and small sample; it hasn't exposed entirely effectiveness of CAM therapies in asthma treatment. In this respect, it is required qualitative researchs with strong methodology. Furthermore; it is suggested that health professionals have to much knowledge about CAM therapies in asthma and they have to an active role in development guidelines related to CAM interventions.

Author information

Author/s: Tokem, Yasemin (Y);

Affiliation: Nursing School, University of Ege, Izmir, Turkey. yasemin.tokem.batmaz(-atsign-)ege.edu.tr

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Tüberküloz ve toraks (Tuberk Toraks), published in Turkey. (Language: tur)

Reference: 2006-; vol 54 (issue 2) : pp 189-96

Dates: Created 2006/08/22; Completed 2006/10/12; Revised 2008/08/05;

PMID: 16924579, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Asthma - drug therapy Complementary Therapies Drugs, Chinese Herbal - therapeutic use

Humans Phytotherapy Plants, Medicinal

Associated Chemicals: Drugs, Chinese Herbal (0)

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