Alternative and complementary medicine for asthma.
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with asthma.
BACKGROUND Because of the potential risk of interaction with, and underuse of, conventional medications, it is important to document the prevalence of the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in asthmatic children. OBJECTIVE To ascertain the prevalence and type of CAMs, and to identify factors associated with their use. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of children who prese...
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عنوان ژورنال: Thorax
سال: 1992
ISSN: 0040-6376
DOI: 10.1136/thx.47.9.762