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Alternative treatment for allergy and asthma
Leonard Bielory1, Lawrence Chiaramonte, Paul Ehrlich
1Division of Allergy/Immunology, UMDNY-New Jersey Medical School, USA.
Summary
Asthma treatment is complex. Complementary therapies can aid asthma management but should not replace conventional medical care.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Asthma management presents ongoing challenges.
- Patients increasingly explore complementary and alternative therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform patients about complementary asthma treatments.
- To assess the impact and role of alternative therapies in asthma care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on complementary asthma treatments.
- Analysis of evidence for treatment efficacy.
- Guidance on integrating complementary therapies.
Main Results:
- Understanding the scope of complementary asthma treatments is crucial.
- Evidence for significant impact varies among therapies.
- Complementary options are best used alongside traditional asthma care.
Conclusions:
- Complementary therapies can be a valuable addition to asthma management.
- Patients must be well-informed about these options.
- These treatments should supplement, not substitute, conventional asthma therapies.