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Today, as never before, a greater number of Americans are disabled by asthma. It is one of this country’s most widespread and costly diseases. In fact, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, every day 40,000 people miss school or work due to asthma; 30,000 people experience an asthma attack; 5,000 people visit the emergency room due to asthma;1,000 people are admitted to the hospital due to asthma;and, 11 people die from asthma.

Allergens or irritants that are inhaled into the lungs, and create inflammation that clogs and constricts airways, are routinely the cause of asthma symptoms. Symptoms include distressed breathing, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. In severe cases, asthma can be deadly. There is no medical cure for asthma though pharmaceuticals may transiently ease the symptoms.

Despite the fact that chiropractic is not a therapy for asthma, per se, recent research published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research recorded the results experienced by 81 children with asthma who were given chiropractic care. The two-month study disclosed that those under care saw a 45% decrease in the number of “attacks” and that 31% of the those involved in the study voluntarily chose to take less of their medication.

What is the method by which chiropractic care lessens the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks? What does an adjustment of the spine have to do with respiration? Nervous system interference is removed by chiropractic adjustments. The majority of nerves that are in charge of bodily functions are routed to their destinations after exiting between the spinal vertebrae. The nerves that affect the respiratory system are contained in this network. If restricted, nerves that control the diaphragm can have a detrimental effect on how well the respiratory system functions. It isn’t a mystery, then, why so many men, women and children under chiropractic care report better breathing and a decline in their asthmatic symptoms.

If you or someone you love has asthma, and it is produced by, or aggravated due to spinal subluxations, chiropractic may be beneficial. Chiropractic may help you to breathe a little easier. Call your chiropractor today!

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