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Överskrift	Use of alternative and complementary therapies for pediatric asthma
Upplaga	97(6)
Sidor	64-8
Överskrift	Use of alternative and complementary therapies for pediatric asthma
Beskrivning	This survey of 48 multicultural parents of children with asthma identifies and compares alternative and complementary treatments used for asthma, and compares any potentially effective or harmful effects. Thirty-nine (81%) of the parents used at least one form of alternative or complementary therapy to treat their child's asthma. Nontraditional therapies included prayer, over-the-counter medications, herbal teas, vitamins, and massage. African-American parents were more likely to rely on prayer, and Hispanic parents were more likely to use herbal and massage therapies. Use of over-the-counter medications and vitamins was similar among groups. Three herbal remedies were potentially toxic: lobelia, possible pennyroyal mint, and tree tea oil. Medical histories for all patients should include inquiries into the use of alternative therapies.
Källa	Tex Med
Publicerad	2001
Författare	Colasurdo G, Dalton JD Jr, De Ybarrondo L, Garrett WE Jr, Mazur LJ, Miller J, Seaber AV, Taylor DC