CHIROPRACTIC FAILS TO RELIEVE CHILDHOOD ASTHMA.

Researchers conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial of chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) for children with mild or moderate asthma. After a 3-week base-line evaluation period, 91 children who had continuing symptoms of asthma despite usual medical therapy were assigned to receive either active or simulated CSM for 4 months by one of eleven participating chiros, selected by the family according to location. None had previously received chiro care. The primary outcome measure was the change from baseline in the peak expiratory flow, measured in the morning before the use of a bronchodilator, at 2 and 4 months. Assessors were blinded to treatment assignment …