title: Efficacy of laser-acupuncture in the prevention of exercise-induced asthma.
abstract: Many asthmatic patients are reluctant to follow the medication schedule prescribed for them and turn to alternative treatment methods. The results of this study indicate that one such method, laser acupuncture, does not prevent exercise-induced asthma.
authors: Department of Human Movement Studies, University of Western Australia, Nedlands.
authors: A R
authors: AR
authors: Morton
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Fazio
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Miller
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000420:Albuterol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010919:Placebos; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests
chemical_list: D010919:Placebos; D000420:Albuterol