| May 2022 Evidence does not support using complementary health approaches instead of proven medical management for asthma; however, when used in addition to proven medical management, complementary health approaches that help people with asthma manage stress, anxiety, or depression might help them feel better and improve their asthma control. This issue of the digest provides a summary of the current research on several modalities that have been studied for asthma, including acupuncture, breathing techniques, meditation, yoga, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, soy isoflavones, and vitamin D. What the Science Says: Asthma and Complementary Health Approaches: What the Science Says Modality and Summary of Current Research Acupuncture Breathing Techniques Meditation Yoga Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Probiotics Soy Isoflavones Vitamin D Clinical Guidelines Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines Additional Resources Scientific Literature Information for Patients 5 Things To Know About Asthma and Complementary Health Approaches Information on Asthma NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH, DHHS. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on complementary health approaches, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for patients, and more. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is dedicated to exploring complementary health products and practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary health researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals. For additional information, call NCCIHs Clearinghouse toll-free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH website at nccih.nih.gov. NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health, the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. | 