The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients

Ng, TP; Wong, Mui-fong; Hong, Chi-Ho; Koh, Kwang-wook; Goh, Leslie

doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcg121

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“…21 This could be due to the generally lower demand of Western-influenced CAM such as aromatherapy and homoeopathy as found in local CAM consumer studies. [3][4][5][6][7] Future studies could explore further demands and challenges faced by individual CAM modalities.…”

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“…[3][4][5][6][7] However, our study has very low response rates (2%-7%) from traditional medicine practitioners. Our study's overall low number of participants (n = 42) and response rate (32%) could be due to participants' unfamiliarity with the Internet-based data collection system and difficulty in understanding the English-language questionnaire.…”

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“…20,27,28 The cost of initial consultation and treatment ranged from SG$20 to SG$345 is in line with what local cancer patients and consumers spent monthly on CAM. [3][4][5][6][7]10 The large range in the treatment cost could be due to different treatment duration and objectives of the various CAM modalities offered by the participants. On average, participants treated more clients per week (25 clients) compared to UK practitioners (20 clients).…”

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“…[3][4][5] Traditional medical systems such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Jamu and Ayurveda are reported to be the most popular with most users selfmedicating rather than consulted with a CAM practitioner; CAM is also perceived to be effective for its desired purpose. 6,7 The rapid growth of CAM has generated much interest from OM practitioners and the government. OM practitioners' attitude towards CAM is reported to be generally positive except for the concern for potential herb-drug interactions.…”

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Wilkinson

2013

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2013

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“…Alternative therapies employed include medicinal plants and the use of other practices such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, Chinese herbs, animal products, homeopathy and relaxation techniques (Ng et al, 2003;Blanc et al, 2001, Ernst, 1998Partridge, Dockrell, Smith, 2002). Methodological differences, both geographical and conceptual, among the various studies make any useful comparison difficult.…”

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Use of medicinal herbs by patients with severe asthma managed at a Referral Center

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Santos

Souza‐Machado³

et al. 2011

Braz. J. Pharm. Sci.

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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that may lead to limitations in regular activities, to hospitalizations and a decrease in quality of life. Adherence to drug treatment is crucial for control of the disease. The use of medicinal herbs can reduce adherence to prescriptions, as the medication may be replaced by infusions or herbal products. The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of use of traditional herbal medicine among severe asthmatics in Salvador. Information on use of homemade remedies was obtained through application of a questionnaire during patient visits to a referral center. We also collected data on economic and social aspects as well as disease control. One hundred and forty-four (91,1%) out of one hundred and fifty-eight patients evaluated used herbal medicines, but only 26.5% attributed improvement of asthma symptoms to this alternative treatment and only 8 had substituted a prescribed medication by herbal medicines. There was a trend towards lower adherence to prescription drug treatment in this group of patients. Despite the high frequency of use of medicinal herbs in our sample, there was no improvement in the asthma treatment in this population compared to non-users. Adherence to conventional drug treatment was satisfactory and there was neither reduction in asthma control nor increase in hospitalizations among the users of medicinal plants.Uniterms: Asthma/adherence to drug treatment. Medicinal herbs/use.A asma é uma enfermidade inflamatória crônica das vias aéreas que pode resultar em limitações nas atividades diárias, internações e prejuízo da qualidade de vida. A adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso é fundamental para o controle da doença. O uso de plantas medicinais pode reduzir a adesão ao tratamento prescrito, à medida que os medicamentos são substituídos por chás ou ervas. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a frequência de uso de plantas medicinais entre asmáticos graves em Salvador. As informações sobre uso de remédios caseiros foram obtidas por meio de questionário durante a visita dos pacientes a um centro de referência. Foram coletados dados econômicos, sociais e de controle da doença. Cento e quarenta e quatro (91,1%) dos cento e cinqüenta e oito pacientes avaliados utilizavam plantas medicinais, dos quais apenas 26,5% atribuíam melhora dos sintomas da asma a este tratamento alternativo e somente 8 pacientes já haviam feito a substituição de medicamento por alguma planta medicinal. Houve tendência a menor adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso neste grupo de pacientes. Apesar da alta frequência do uso de plantas medicinais na nossa amostra, não houve melhora no tratamento da asma desta população em relação aos não-usuários. A adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso foi satisfatória, não havendo piora no controle da asma ou aumento em hospitalizações entre os usuários de plantas medicinais.Unitermos: Asma/adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso. Plantas medicinais/uso.

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Current status of oriental medicine in treating Korean allergy patients

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Lee

Kim³

et al. 2010

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug

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The use of complementary and alternative medicine by asthma patients

Abstract: The use of CAM is highly prevalent in Asian patients treated for asthma in primary care, and is associated with cultural and clinical factors reflecting a need to improve care.

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A preliminary study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners in Singapore

A preliminary study of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners in Singapore

Use of medicinal herbs by patients with severe asthma managed at a Referral Center

Current status of oriental medicine in treating Korean allergy patients

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