Journal article
A Comparison of Active and Simulated Chiropractic Manipulation as Adjunctive Treatment for Childhood Asthma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chiropractic spinal manipulation has been reported to be of benefit in nonmusculoskeletal conditions, including asthma.
METHODS: We conducted a randomized, controlled trial of chiropractic spinal manipulation for children with mild or moderate asthma. After a three-week base-line evaluation period, 91 children who had continuing symptoms of asthma despite usual medical therapy were randomly assigned to receive either active or …
Authors
Balon J; Aker PD; Crowther ER; Danielson C; Cox PG; O'Shaughnessy D; Walker C; Goldsmith CH; Duku E; Sears MR
Journal
The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 339, No. 15, pp. 1013–1020
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Date
October 8, 1998
DOI
10.1056/nejm199810083391501
ISSN
0028-4793