Childhood Asthma

Why it works: Barrier + immune effects (biomedical): Preclinical and translational work suggests YPFS can reduce type-2 airway inflammation (↓IL-5/IL-13), lower IgE, and restore bronchial epithe...

Instructions: Forms you’ll see. • Granules/capsules/oral liquid. These dosage forms are recognized in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020). ScienceDirect. Examples of labeled pediatric directions (f...

Warnings: Not for acute attacks: YPFS does not replace rescue medication. Use relievers/ICS per your asthma ac...

Studies: Randomized controlled trials / human data (children):Add-on...

Why it works: Inflammation pathway effects. EPA and DHA can partially shift arachidonic-acid (omega-6) eicosanoid production toward less pro-inflammatory mediators and toward specialized pro-res...

Instructions: There’s no universally accepted pediatric dose or regimen for asthma treatment. Trials vary, and guidelines don’t specify dosing.. • Amounts used in the pediatric RCT above (for re...

Warnings: Not guideline-recommended treatment. Major guidelines don’t list fish-oil supplements as therapy for...

Studies: Cochrane review (adults & children): Found little eviden...

Why it works: Neuro-immune modulation & anti-inflammatory effects. Reviews describe acupuncture activating autonomic reflexes (e.g., vagal/cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathways) and modulating...

Instructions: If a family chooses to try acupuncture, expert and guideline sources stress doing so in addition to, not instead of, guideline-directed asthma therapy (inhaled corticosteroids, rel...

Warnings: General pediatric safety profile: Systematic reviews indicate most adverse events (AEs) in children...

Studies: Most authoritative summaries find insufficient or inconsiste...

Why it works: Dry air can irritate airways. Major public-health guidance notes that indoor humidity affects respiratory comfort; keeping indoor relative humidity (RH) around 30–50% is recommende...

Instructions: Aim for RH 30–50%. Use a cheap digital hygrometer. If RH is already ≥40–45%, you likely don’t need a humidifier; consider ventilation or dehumidification if RH is high. Environment...

Warnings: Dust mites & mold growth: Over-humidification (>50–60% RH) increases risk of mites and mold, both po...

Studies: Chronic/home use for pediatric asthma: There’s no high-quali...

Why it works: Tackles dysfunctional breathing patterns. Many children over-breathe (fast, upper-chest, mouth breathing) during symptoms, which worsens dyspnoea and anxiety. Retraining toward slo...

Instructions: 1) Breathing control / diaphragmatic (“tummy”) breathing. When: Daily practice; also during mild symptoms or exertion.. How:. • Child sits upright; one hand on tummy, one on chest....

Warnings: Adjunct only—do not stop preventer medicines. Breathing exercises must not replace inhaled corticost...

Studies: Systematic reviews / overviewsCochrane (children): 3 trials...