Asthma and Complementary Therapies

An evidence-based guide
Contents
What is asthma?
What are complementary therapies?
Why should I consult a healthcare professional about complementary therapies?
Regulations for complementary therapies and therapists
Things to think about or ask before seeing a complementary therapist
Evidence about common complementary therapies for asthma
Further information
Asthma Foundations of Australia Contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130 or visit their websites:

Asthma Australia	www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
Asthma Foundation of New South Wales	www.asthmansw.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Northern Territory	www.asthmant.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Queensland	www.asthmaqld.org.au
Asthma Foundation of South Australia	www.asthmasa.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Tasmania	www.asthmatas.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Victoria	www.asthma.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Western Australia	www.asthmawa.org.au

Australasian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy	www.allergy.org.au
Reliable and up-to-date information on allergy and asthma:

National Asthma Council:	www.NationalAsthma.org.au
The National Asthma Council’s website contains information and publications on asthma and has links to other asthma sites

Australian Department of Health and Ageing HealthInsite:	www.healthinsite.gov.au
asthma Information for consumers on various health issues including asthma:

Information on Australian Government initiatives on asthma:	www.health.gov.au/pq/

National Prescribing Service Medicines Line
Independent information about medicines (prescribed, over-the-counter or complementary) for consumers
Telephone 1300 888 763
(Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm AEST)

Adverse Medicine Events Line
For consumer reporting or advice on side-effects, errors or ‘near misses’ with medicines (prescribed, over-the-counter or complementary)
Telephone 1300 134 237
(Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm AEST)

Disclaimer

Information in this brochure is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

Produced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing in collaboration with the National Asthma Council.

This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles:

1 Asthma and Allergy
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life

To access these documents log on to: www.NationalAsthma.org.auor contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

Asthma and Complementary Therapies

An evidence-based guide

Contents

Further information

Disclaimer

This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles: