Evolução de crianças asmáticas com tratamento homeopático / Evolution in asthmatic children through homeopatic treatment

Estudando 43 crianças asmáticas, atendidas no ambulatório de asma da Associação Paulista de Homeopatia, pudemos observar boa evolução na intensidade e no número de crises com o tratamento, bem como constatar a importância dos fatores físicos e climáticos na etiologia asmática e na busca do remédio adequado. (AU)

The aim of the present paper is to describe the results of a study on the progression of 43 cases of asthmatic children subjected to homeopathic treatment at the asthma outpatient clinic, São Paulo Homeopathic Medical Association, from march to December 1985. Improvement in the intensity and frequency of attacks was observed. The results further demonstrate, based on the preset statistical criteria, the relevance of investigating mental, physical and climate-related factors. (AU)

Using homeopathy for treating childhood asthma: understanding a family's choice.

The incidence and severity of asthma are increasing despite concerted efforts in comprehensive management. Families may be expected to look to complementary or alternative therapies (CAM) for help in treating persistent childhood asthma. One such therapy is homeopathy, a system of medicine that uses specially prepared, highly dilute substances to induce the body's self-healing in a comprehensive manner. This article describes the contrasting experiences for a family who undergoes specialty consultations with an allergist and with a homeopath. The style of the interview and the diagnostic tools used vary, as well as the basic philosophies and goals. The advantages and limitations, as well as the regulatory framework of homeopathy are explained, as evidenced by the literature. For nurses and other clinicians caring for children and families who use nonconventional therapies, the clinical implications are that these professionals need to become knowledgeable about the various alternative therapies which can complement conventional care. Families who wish to try homeopathy along with conventional care need to have open lines of communication and cooperation between their providers, both conventional and homeopathic. The care of childhood asthma may prove to benefit from clinical trials in homeopathy.

Evoluçäo de crianças asmáticas com tratamento homeopático / Evolution in asthmatic children through homeopathic treatment

Estudando 43 crianças asmáticas atendidas nos ambulatórios de asma da Associaçäo Paulista de Homeopatia pudemos observar a boa evoluçäo na intensidade e no número de crises com o tratamento, bem como constatar a importância dos fatores físicos e climáticos na etiologia asmática e na busca do remédio adequado

Correlaçäo entre sintomas psicoafetivos e asma, em crianças submetidas a tratamento homeopático / Correlation between psycho-affective symptoms and asthma, in children submetted to homeopathic treatment

O presente trabalho foi baseado em dados coletados dentro de um grupo de 42 crianças asmáticas tratadas homeopaticamente nos ambulatórios da Associaçäo Paulista de Homeopatia entre março e dezembro de 1985. O objetivo do trabalho foi o de correlacionar a evoluçäo da asma com a evoluçäo dos sintomas psicoafetivos envolvidos na etiologia da asma