Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Allergic Conditions.

Abstract:

:This article explains the proposed pathophysiology, evidence of efficacy, and adverse effects of several complementary and alternative medicine modalities, for the treatment of allergic conditions, such as traditional Chinese medicine formula, herbal treatments, acupuncture, and homeopathy.

journal_name

Prim Care

journal_title

Primary care

authors

Qiu J,Grine K

doi

10.1016/j.pop.2016.04.012

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-09-01 00:00:00

pages

519-26

issue

3

eissn

0095-4543

issn

1558-299X

pii

S0095-4543(16)30024-0

journal_volume

43

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