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Perspectives on complementary and alternative therapies in asthma
Sue K Adams1, Daphne Koinis-Mitchell
1University of Rhode Island, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, 2 Lower College Road, Transition Center 210, Kingston, RI 02881, USA. suekadams@mail.uri.edu
Expert Review of Clinical Immunology
|May 19, 2010
Summary
Millions of Americans with asthma use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This review explores cultural influences on CAM use, focusing on herbal remedies and relaxation techniques for better asthma management.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Integrative Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition affecting millions in the USA.
- Effective asthma management is crucial for symptom control and preventing exacerbations.
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasingly utilized by asthma patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on cultural factors influencing CAM use in asthma management.
- To present current research on herbal remedies and relaxation techniques as CAM for asthma.
- To discuss recommendations for improving the methodological rigor of CAM research in asthma.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cultural factors affecting CAM use for asthma.
- Synthesis of current research on herbal remedies for asthma.
- Synthesis of current research on relaxation techniques for asthma.
Main Results:
- Cultural factors significantly influence the adoption of CAM for asthma.
- Herbal remedies and relaxation techniques show potential but require more rigorous study.
- Existing research often lacks methodological strength, particularly in randomized controlled trials.
Conclusions:
- Understanding cultural influences is key to addressing CAM use in asthma.
- Further high-quality research, including observational studies and RCTs, is needed for herbal remedies and relaxation techniques.
- Improved research methodologies will enhance the evidence base for CAM interventions in asthma management.
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