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Homeopathy for chronic asthma.

R W McCarney1, K Linde, T J Lasserson

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, Imperial College London, Room 4.06, Paterson Centre, 20 South Wharf Road, London, UK, W2 1PD.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|February 20, 2004
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Homeopathy is a widely used complementary medicine for asthma, but current evidence is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness. More research is needed to understand its role in asthma management.

Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Homeopathy, a system using diluted substances, is a prevalent complementary medicine.
  • It is frequently utilized for managing asthma symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic treatments for individuals with chronic stable asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) meeting specific inclusion criteria.
  • Searches conducted across multiple databases, including Cochrane registers and homeopathic databases, up to August 2003.
  • Data extraction and quality assessment performed by two independent reviewers.

Main Results:

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  • Six placebo-controlled, double-blind trials involving 556 participants were analyzed.
  • Variable trial quality and diverse homeopathic interventions prevented quantitative synthesis of primary outcomes.
  • No significant differences were observed in validated symptom scales; lung function results were conflicting.
  • The 'package of care' effect, encompassing consultation and individualized treatment, was minimally explored.

    • Conclusions:

    • Insufficient evidence exists to definitively establish homeopathy's role in treating asthma.
    • Further research, including observational studies, is necessary to document prescribing methods and patient responses.
    • Distinguishing the effects of the homeopathic intervention from the broader 'package of care' is crucial.