Integrative Medicine for Respiratory Conditions: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• Autores: Gloria Yeh, Randy Horwitz
• Localización: Medical clinics of North America, ISSN 0025-7125, Vol. 101, Nº. 5, 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Complementary and Integrative Medicine), págs. 925-941
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are 2 common chronic respiratory disorders in primary care that cause considerable morbidity and mortality. This article reviews disease pathophysiology and outlines an integrative, multidimensional approach to the evaluation and management of these conditions, including pharmacotreatment, nutrition, supplements, self-care strategies, mind-body therapies, and other integrative modalities.