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CASE STUDY
Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic ~ Volume 2012 ~ Issue 3 ~ Pages 69-73
Abstract
Objective: To report on the outcomes of a child suffering with asthma, chronic colds and respiratory issues undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care.
Clinical Features: A two-year-old male suffering from asthma, chronic colds, and respiratory issues since birth was presented by his mother for chiropractic evaluation and possible care. At the time of initial examination the patient was taking two medications, Flovent and Singulair, daily.
Interventions and Outcomes: The patient was cared for using specific, low-force adjustments with the Activator adjusting instrument to address areas of vertebral subluxation in the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine. Within approximately two weeks (4 adjustments) the patient’s mother reported improvement in the boy’s condition.
Conclusion: This case report reviews the benefit a young boy suffering from asthma experienced while undergoing chiropractic care. It is recommended that further investigation be conducted on this subject with large clinical trials.
Key Words: Chiropractic, asthma, vertebral subluxation, pediatric, children, thermography
CASE STUDY
Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient with Asthma: A Case Report
Heather Whittle-Davis D.C. Bio & Krystal Czegus D.C. Bio
Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic ~ Volume 2011 ~ Issue 3 ~ Pages 77-81
Abstract
Objective: To review the outcomes of a toddler suffering from asthma, gastrointestinal complaints and frequent colds undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care.
Clinical Features: A 23-month-old female suffering from asthma, gastrointestinal complaints and frequent colds was presented for a chiropractic evaluation and possible care. At this time, the patient was taking a series of different asthma medications and was also under constant monitoring by her pediatric pulmonologist.
Intervention and Outcomes: The patient was cared for using a combination of both high velocity, low amplitude Diversified adjustments and low-force adjustments with the Activator adjusting instrument to address areas of vertebral subluxation in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Within approximately 11 months, the patient’s parents reported a 90% improvement of their child’s condition. The patient was able to reduce her care plan frequency and discontinued use of all medications. The parents also reported a decrease in their child’s asthma, sinus problems and frequency of colds.
Conclusion: This case report provides supporting evidence that chiropractic care can have a positive impact on children suffering with asthma and help balance immune system functioning. It is recommended that further research be conducted on this subject to support the findings of this case study.
Key Words: Chiropractic, asthma, children, spinal manipulation
CASE STUDY
Correction of Subluxation and Reduction of Dysponesis in a 7 Year-Old Child Suffering From Chronic Cough and Asthma: A Case Report
Curtis Fedorchuk, D.C.
Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ November 26, 2007 ~ Pages 1-5
Abstract
Objective: The chiropractic care of a patient with vertebral subluxations, dysponesis, and severe asthma with chronic cough is described.
Clinical Features: A 6 year-old girl presented with three years of uncontrolled asthma that was trying to be managed with several different pharmaceuticals taken daily.
Intervention & Outcomes: Contact-specific, high velocity, low-amplitude adjustments (Full Spine, and CBP mirror image) were applied to the sites of vertebral subluxations. No other adjuncts to care in the way of modalities were given. The patient experienced instant reduction in cough as reported by the patient’s mother. In 30 days, no medication was being used. Upon subsequent visits to the pediatrician, the patient also demonstrated a marked increase in lung volume.
Conclusion: The chiropractic care of a patient with vertebral subluxations, dysponesis, and severe asthma with chronic cough produced marked resolution of the patient’s symptoms, concomitant with an increase in lung volume and a reduction in the signs of subluxation findings.
Key Words: Subluxation, Peak Flow, Dysponesis, Surface electromyography, Chiropractic, Asthma, Cough