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What is Asthma?
Asthma is a frightening condition where the airways to the lungs are narrowed due to inflammation resulting in difficult breathing. This inflammatory response can be triggered by many things such as pollens, dust mites, animal dander, chemicals, drugs, environmental pollutants, feathers, food additives, mold, tobacco smoke, cold air, and exercise. Asthma can also be triggered by adrenal disorders, anxiety, changes in temperature, exercise, fear, laughing, low blood sugar and stress.
Think About It!
- Approximately two million Canadians suffer from asthma and it is the most common childhood illness after the common cold.
- Ten to fifteen percent of Canadian children are reported to have asthma and approximately 20 children and 500 adults die each year from asthma. It is estimated that more than 80% of the deaths due to asthma could be prevented with education.
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Treatment
Conventional Medical treatment consists of a variety of medications to help manage the symptoms. There are a number of complementary and alternative health practices that can also help to stabilize, manage or prevent asthma symptoms.
he Best Combination
The best treatment for asthma has been the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.
CAM Therapies That May Be Helpful for Asthma
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Ayurveda
Biofeedback
Chiropractics
Counselling/Psychotherapy
Cranial
Sacral Therapy Exercise
Guided
Imagery Healing
Touch Herbal
Therapy Homeopathy
Humor
Therapy Hypnotherapy
Journal
Therapy Magnet
Therapy Massage
Therapy Meditation
Music
Therapy NAET
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Osteopathy
Qi Gong
Reflexology
Reiki Relaxation
Therapy Shiatsu
Spiritual
Support Support
Groups Tai
Chi Therapeutic
Touch Traditional
Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements
Yoga
Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.
Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.
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