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Asthma treatment: Do complementary and alternative approaches work?
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Acupuncture
Breathing exercises
Chiropractic manipulation
Diet, vitamins and supplements
Herbal remedies
Massage
Relaxation techniques
Consider the evidence and safety
Massage
Studies hint that massage may help children with asthma breathe easier. A recent, well-controlled trial found that children who received a gentle, 20-minute bedtime back rub by a parent had greatly improved lung function after five weeks. Massage for asthma treatment seemed to work best in children ages 4 to 8 than in children ages 9 to 14.
