Asthma is one of the leading causes of chronic and acute illnesses in children. It is triggered by chemical allergens such as, pollen, animals, dust and also exposure to cold and other stress factors and usually has its onset in the first five years of life.
Medical treatments usually include anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator drugs. These drugs tend to lose effectiveness over time and need to be increased. Children on these medications are often depressed or drowsy from the side effects and are not able to live normal, active lives. Parents do not like to see their children live like this and will often seek out chiropractic for their children.
What does chiropractic do?
The majority of children with asthma treated by chiropractors are found to have improper curvatures in the thoracic spine. When the misalignment is corrected and managed properly, some of these children are able to live more normal, comfortable, and active lives.
