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Alternative Asthma Treatments - Alternative Therapies for Asthma

Alternative asthma treatments and much desired by most of us with asthma. We search for alternative therapies that may reduce the amount of daily asthma medicine we take. Find out which ones, if any, really work.
Natural Remedies for Asthma Treatment
Asthma medicine is the foundation of an asthma treatment plan. But you may also want to learn about some alternative or "natural" methods of asthma control. More study is needed in this area, but there are some new and emerging therapies for asthma.
Sublingual Immunotherapy - Allergy Drops
Sublingual immunotherapy, also known as allergy drops or SLIT for short, has been in use for many years in Europe. And though, recent studies showed that grass pollen tablets effectively reduced allergy and asthma symptoms, SLIT has not yet been approved for use in the US, so it classifies as alternative asthma treatment.
Papworth Breathing - Popular Alternative Asthma Treatment
This integrated breathing and relaxation technique has been used by physical therapists for decades. Recent research has validated its effectiveness. Learn more about how you might use it.
Natural & Complementary Therapies for Asthma
This directory of alternative treatment approaches for asthma from our AltMedicine Guide, Cathy Wong, may be of interest.
Alternative Allergies Treatments
Here is a listing of alternative treatment approaches to allergies, which are closely related to asthma, from our Allergies Guide, Dan More.

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