Use of alternative and complementary therapies for pediatric asthma.
Use of alternative and complementary therapies for pediatric asthma.
复制标题
使用替代疗法和补充疗法治疗小儿哮喘。
作者：
L. Mazur;L. D. Ybarrondo;Jamey Miller;G. Colasurdo
这项对48名哮喘儿童的多元文化父母的调查确定并比较了用于哮喘的替代和补充治疗，并比较了任何潜在的有效或有害影响。39（81%）的父母使用至少一种替代或补充疗法来治疗他们孩子的哮喘。非传统疗法包括祈祷、非处方药、草药茶、维生素和按摩。非裔美国人的父母更有可能依靠祈祷，西班牙裔父母更有可能使用草药和按摩疗法。非处方药和维生素的使用在各组之间相似。三种草药可能有毒：半边莲彭尼罗亚尔薄荷和茶树油。所有患者的病史应包括对替代疗法使用的询问。
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.