Abstract
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are 2 common chronic respiratory disorders in primary care that cause considerable morbidity and mortality. This article reviews disease pathophysiology and outlines an integrative, multidimensional approach to the evaluation and management of these conditions, including pharmacotreatment, nutrition, supplements, self-care strategies, mind-body therapies, and other integrative modalities.
Keywords:
Asthma; COPD; Integrative medicine; Respiratory disease.
Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Acupuncture Therapy / methods
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Asthma / physiopathology
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Asthma / therapy*
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Bronchodilator Agents / therapeutic use
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Complementary Therapies / methods*
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Diet
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Dietary Supplements
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Exercise
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Health Behavior
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Humans
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Integrative Medicine / methods*
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Life Style
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Mental Health
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Mind-Body Therapies / methods
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Musculoskeletal Manipulations / methods
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / physiopathology
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / prevention & control
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / therapy*
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Self Care
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Bronchodilator Agents