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- Title
COMMENTARIES.
- Authors
McHugh, Patrick; Cooper, Sue
- Abstract
The article focuses on the non-pharmacological and complementary medicines of managing asthma. Buteyko breathing technique (BBT) is essentially a psychosocial intervention and does not fit into the biomedical framework, where the working assumption is one of inflammation in the airways causing asthma. Many patients are keen to minimize their use of medication and understandably express interest after seeing claims about the great benefits of some complementary therapies. Breathing exercises are not an easy option. They will not suit everyone, requiring dedication both to learning the technique and the subsequent practice.
- Subjects
ASTHMA; ALTERNATIVE medicine; PHARMACOLOGY; INFLAMMATION; BREATHING exercises; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
- Publication
International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 2004, Vol 11, Issue 10, p480
- ISSN
1741-1645
- Publication type
Editorial