Homoeopathic treatment of bronchial asthma

Eizayaga, Francisco Xavier; Eizayaga, José

doi:10.1016/s0007-0785(96)80022-6

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“…A further retrospective study evaluated patients suffering from bronchial asthma (both children and adults) and under individualized homeopathic treatment for more than 3 years (22). A statistically significant decrease in frequency and severity of attacks before and after treatment was reported.…”

Section: Allergic Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Immunology and Homeopathy. 4. Clinical Studies—Part 2

Bellavite

Ortolani

Pontarollo

et al. 2006

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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The clinical studies on the effectiveness of homeopathy in respiratory allergy (18 randomized trials and 9 observational studies) are described. The literature of common immunologic disorders including also upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and otorhinolaryngology (reported in part 1), is evaluated and discussed. Most of initial evidence-based research was addressed to the question of whether homeopathic high dilutions are placebos or possess specific effects, but this question has been often equivocal and is still a matter of debate. The evidence demonstrates that in some conditions homeopathy shows significant promise, e.g. Galphimia glauca (low dilutions/potencies) in allergic oculorhinitis, classical individualized homeopathy in otitis and possibly in asthma and allergic complaints, and a few low-potency homeopathic complexes in sinusitis and rhinoconjunctivitis. A general weakness of evidence derives from lack of independent confirmation of reported trials and from presence of conflicting results, as in case of homeopathic immunotherapy and of classical homeopathy for URTI. The suitable methods to evaluate homeopathy effectiveness, without altering the setting of cure, are also analyzed.

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Section: Allergic Conditionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Immunology and Homeopathy. 4. Clinical Studies—Part 2

Bellavite

Ortolani

Pontarollo

et al. 2006

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Friese et al [70] and Frei [61] could detect a plain reduction of antibiotics in each case of the homeopathic treatment group. In studies by Eizayaga et al [63] and Matusiewicz and Rokiewicz-Piorun [85], additional homeopathic treatment for corticosteroid-dependent asthma led to a reduction in the use of conventional med- Effectiveness, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Homeopathy icines. Furthermore, serious side-effects of the conventional medicaments were reduced.…”

Section: Evaluation Of Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…-Insufficient training of the participating physicians in homeopathy in order to select and accomplish an effective homeopathic therapy. This concerns classical homeopathy in particular, since specific diagnosis has to be made according to different criteria in order to identify the effective remedy [63]. Despite these restrictions the available study results allow concluding an effectiveness of homeopathy.…”

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Effectiveness, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Homeopathy in General Practice – Summarized Health Technology Assessment

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Introduction: The Health Technology Assessment report on effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of homeopathy was compiled on behalf of the Swiss Federal Office for Public Health (BAG) within the framework of the ‘Program of Evaluation of Complementary Medicine (PEK)’. Materials and Methods: Databases accessible by Internet were systematically searched, complemented by manual search and contacts with experts, and evaluated according to internal and external validity criteria. Results: Many high-quality investigations of pre-clinical basic research proved homeopathic high-potencies inducing regulative and specific changes in cells or living organisms. 20 of 22 systematic reviews detected at least a trend in favor of homeopathy. In our estimation 5 studies yielded results indicating clear evidence for homeopathic therapy. The evaluation of 29 studies in the domain ‘Upper Respiratory Tract Infections/Allergic Reactions’ showed a positive overall result in favor of homeopathy. 6 out of 7 controlled studies were at least equivalent to conventional medical interventions. 8 out of 16 placebocontrolled studies were significant in favor of homeopathy. Swiss regulations grant a high degree of safety due to product and training requirements for homeopathic physicians. Applied properly, classical homeopathy has few side-effects and the use of high-potencies is free of toxic effects. A general health-economic statement about homeopathy cannot be made from the available data. Conclusion: Taking internal and external validity criteria into account, effectiveness of homeopathy can be supported by clinical evidence and professional and adequate application be regarded as safe. Reliable statements of cost-effectiveness are not available at the moment. External and model validity will have to be taken more strongly into consideration in future studies.

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“…Richard Pitt, United Kingdom a diathesis, even if modern thinking has since incorporated it. However, most homeopathic thinkers have accepted the diathesis model of miasms, most clearly elucidated in the book "Notes on Miasms" by Ortega [3]. Also, Hahnemann only attributed 1/8th of all disease to the miasms of sycosis and syphilis and he did not use the remedies Medorrhinum or Syphilinum.…”

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confidence: 99%

Miasms, Classifications, Symptoms

Pitt¹

2014

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Summary The application of miasmatic theory and the use of nosodes in homeopathy have always been somewhat controversial and reflective of particular interpretations from different homeopaths. However, it is clear that nosodes have a unique and vital role in homeopathic prescribing and open doors in a case where no other remedy will work. Also, miasmatic theory has evolved since Hahnemann?s time and reveals some of the most fascinating homeopathic interpretations of genetic and epigenetic theories. Therefore, this essay explores the situation when nosodes are needed in practice and miasmatic interpretations that enable the justification for their use.

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Homoeopathic treatment of bronchial asthma

Cited by 17 publications

References 1 publication

Immunology and Homeopathy. 4. Clinical Studies—Part 2

Immunology and Homeopathy. 4. Clinical Studies—Part 2

Effectiveness, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Homeopathy in General Practice – Summarized Health Technology Assessment

Miasms, Classifications, Symptoms

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