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Research: MAZUR and colleagues,
Listed in Issue 69
Abstract
MAZUR and colleagues, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas-Houston Medical School, 6431 Fannin, Ste 3.138, Houston, TX 77030, USA, identified and compared alternative and complementary treatments used for asthma, and examined potentially effective and harmful effects.
Background
Methodology
A survey of 48 multicultural parents of children with asthma .
Results
39 of the parents (81%) used at least one form of alternative or complementary therapy to treat their child's asthma. Therapies included: prayer, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, herbal teas, vitamins and massage . African-Americans were more likely to rely on prayer; Hispanics on herbal and massage therapies. Use of OTC medicines and vitamins was similar among groups. Three herbal remedies were potentially toxic: lobelia, possible pennyroyal mint, and tea tree oil .
Conclusion
Medical histories of all patients should include inquiries into the use of alternative therapies .
References
Mazur LJ et al. Use of alternative and complementary therapies for pediatric asthma. Texas Medicine 97 (6): 64-8. Jun 2001.
