Non-drug treatments and rehabilitation of patients with bronchial asthma

Abstract

<p class="Default"><strong>The aim </strong>is to analyze the effectiveness of non-drug methods of treatment and rehabilitation of children and adults with bronchial asthma.<strong></strong></p><p class="Default"><strong>Methods. </strong>To realize the purpose of the study, a system-functional analysis of special literature and materials of the Internet was used.<strong></strong></p><p class="Default"><strong>Results. </strong>The standard approach to antiasthmatic therapy does not always lead to a controlled course. Reducing the impact of allergens both in the home and in the workplace is an effective measure to control the disease. Phytotherapy and reflexology are widely and effectively used. Diet therapy is ineffective, the use of vitamin D in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with bronchial asthma is encouraging. The vaccine does not increase the risk of the disease, but it is not effective for prevention. Increasing physical activity is the most effective method of rehabilitating patients. Evidence from recent studies suggests that interventions aimed at eliminating a single allergen may be effective in reducing allergen levels and asthma incidence, and this approach deserves further study. Currently, a comprehensive multifaceted study of acupuncture, which will be able to provide reliable clinical evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment and prevention of asthma. At the same time, there is a need for comprehensive research in the field of phytotherapy and training of respiratory muscles.</p><p class="Default"><strong>Conclusion. </strong>Non-drug methods of prevention and rehabilitation are widely used (as additional) in bronchial asthma. Despite many years of use of phytotherapy, acupuncture, breathing exercises in the treatment and rehabilitation of asthma, so far there are no clear recommendations for their use: indications, dosage, duration, frequency and the lack of standardization makes it difficult to use them.</p>