Children Able to Avoid Drugs and Overcome Chronic Colds, Allergies and Asthma
Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient with Asthma, Allergies, Chronic Colds & Vertebral Subluxation. Joel Alcantara, BSc, D.C. ; Laura Van Roo, D.C. ; Rosemary E. Oman, MSc, FASBE, D.C. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic. Summer 2009; Vol. 2009; Issue 3.
Objective: To provide supporting evidence on the effectiveness of chiropractic care in relieving asthma and allergies and overall improvement in a pediatric patient’s immune system and health.
Clinical Features: A 7-year-old male was presented by his parents for chiropractic evaluation and possible care. The suffered from chronic colds, allergies, and asthma since the age of 5 months. At the time of initial evaluation, the patient was on a 1x/day dose of prescription Alavert for allergies and Albuterol for asthma. The patient’s illness caused him to miss approximately 1–2 days a month of school due to colds and symptoms of asthma. His parents also indicated that his health problems resulted in monthly visits to his medical doctor.
Interventions and Outcomes: The patient was cared for using specific, low-force adjustments with the Activator Instrument to address areas of vertebral subluxation in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Within two weeks of initiating chiropractic care, the patient was able to discontinue his allergy and asthma medications (as decided upon by his parents) and the use of his nebulizer. In the first 5 months after beginning chiropractic care, he has had only wellness checkups at the medical doctor. In the past school year, the patient has not missed any days of school due to illness.
Conclusion: This case report provides supporting evidence that chiropractic care can help balance immune system functioning and relieve asthma symptoms as well as colds and allergies. It is recommended that further research be done on this subject to support the findings of this case study.
What does this article say? This article describes a case study in which a young boy suffering from chronic immune problems is helped with chiropractic care. The child suffered for two years with chronic colds, allergies and asthma and was taking daily doses of allergy and asthma medication. After only two weeks under the care of a chiropractor, this child was able to stop taking the asthma and allergy medication and his health dramatically improved. The child also improved his attendance in school.
Who should I pass this on to? Please send this article to any parents with children who suffer from chronic colds, allergies, or asthma who are also tired of giving their children prescription drugs. Show them this and let them understand that this is only one of countless children who are healthier and happier due to chiropractic care.
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