Steroid phobia, Chinese medicine and asthma control.

Ka Ian IpKam Lun Ellis HonKathy Yin Ching TsangTheresa Ngan Ho Leung

Published in: The clinical respiratory journal (2017)

CS fear and CM usage are prevalent. Parents with CS fear were more likely to have children with poorer asthma control and have used Chinese medicine. Physicians caring for children with asthma should be aware of parents with CS fear, prepared to address the fear or concerns and offer evidence-based alternative treatment.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
prefrontal cortex
allergic rhinitis
young adults
primary care
air pollution
cystic fibrosis
combination therapy
replacement therapy