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Gruber, W; Eber, E; Zach, M.
Alternative medicine and bronchial asthma - a review from a paediatric perspective
MONATSSCHR KINDERHEILK. 1997; 145(8): 786-796.
Doi: 10.1007/s001120050178
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- Eber Ernst
- Zach Maximilian
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- Abstract:
- Some of the most widely used alternative treatment methods for bronchial asthma are discussed. The relevant literature, especially controlled clinical studies for the evaluation of effectiveness, a re reviewed. After briefly discussing definitions, sociodemographic data, and strategies to evaluate any treatment of bronchial asthma,the following methods are reviewed: Acupuncture,Homoeopathy, Yoga, Hypnosis, Autogenic training, Muscle relaxation treatment, Manual medicine, Ionisation of air,and Bioresonance. In summary, decently done clinical studies are scarce, and results, more often than not, are contradictory;Yoga,and possibly also Hypnosis, might be exceptions in this generally poor scientific profile;these two methods might have some therapeutic efficacy in asthma.
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