Efficacy of laser-acupuncture in the prevention of exercise-induced asthma.
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.
Morton
A R
AR
Department of Human Movement Studies, University of Western Australia, Nedlands.
Fazio
S M
SM
Miller
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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
D010919:Placebos; D000420:Albuterol