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.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Acupuncture Therapy / methods*
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Acupuncture Therapy / standards*
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Albuterol / therapeutic use
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Asthma, Exercise-Induced / prevention & control*
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Asthma, Exercise-Induced / therapy
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Evaluation Studies as Topic
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Female
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Forced Expiratory Volume
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Humans
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Laser Therapy*
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Placebos
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Respiratory Function Tests