Recruits wanted for asthma research

Recruits wanted for asthma research

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are appealing for asthma sufferers to help with an ongoing study into the use of herbal products as a treatment for the condition.

Men and women whose asthma is not fully controlled by their current medication are being sought for the research which is being headed up by Dr Mike Thomas, Research Fellow with the University’s Department of General Practice.

Dr Thomas said: “Lots of people with asthma still have symptoms and impaired quality of life even though they are taking drug based treatments and some people are also concerned about the possible side effects of these treatments.

“There is a lot of interest in complementary and alternative therapies for asthma and this scientific study is to formally investigate a particular mix of herbal products which anecdotally have been suggested as being effective in treating asthma.”

Volunteers will have the herbal treatment added to their current asthma treatment for part of the time, and any effects on their asthma will be closely monitored by staff at Forresterhill Health Centre in Aberdeen.

Would-be recruits should contact University Research Nurse Natalie Smith on (01224) 552785.

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