Asthma Medications
There are so many medications out there. We'll tell you what you need to know.
How to Evaluate Alternative Therapy Claims
Any time that you consider using an alternative treatment, whether for asthma or any other condition, you must carefully weigh the benefits against the risks. Never stop taking your asthma medicine in favor of an alternative treatment without first discussing it with your doctor. And be cautious in adding supplements or herbs. Some of them can interact in unexpected ways with medicine. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Something else you can do to get the facts about alternative treatments is visit a site called RVita.com. Rvita claims they'll "separate the science from the snake oil" when it comes to integrative therapies. They provide an easy-to-read chart for each therapy reputed to help a condition, with indications of its effectiveness. They'll also help you find alternative practitioners. Visit RVita.com's asthma page here.
In Summary
Integrative asthma therapies DO have a place. But they CAN'T replace asthma medicine, so use them cautiously, and in addition to your current therapy for the best results.
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