Alternative Treatments
Alternative therapies for asthma include relaxation and stress reduction techniques, as asthma can be triggered by stress, the Buteyko Breathing Method, desigined to increase the leves of carbon dioxide in the body, probiotics and herbal remedies. Alternative therapies should be considered supplemental to traditional medical treatment, as most therapies have not been proven to be effective.
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