Article: Acupuncture for quick relief of asthma symptoms.

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Asthma Management
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October 1, 1999
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CLINICAL MANAGEMENT

Acupuncture for quick relief of asthma symptoms

By Donal P. OMathuna

Editors note: Alternative medicine is a booming field in health care today. With more and more asthma patients turning to alternative therapies to supplement, and in many instances, replace traditional pharmacological management, disease management specialists should be aware of the leading options and their effects. Acupuncture, is often touted as symptomatic treatment asthma. Following is a review of the latest clinical information on acupuncture and its effectiveness on asthma exacerbation.

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