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2: Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on the Endocrine and Immune System in Asthmatic Patients

Summary: Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Spinal Manipulation. 2002 (Oct) The broad aims of this FCER funded study is to determine whether stress is a factor in the pathophysiology of asthma and to determine if chiropractic management of asthmatics can alleviate stress induced asthma. More specifically for this meeting, our study aims to determine whether chiropractic treatment has beneficial effects on the endocrine system through measurement of salivary cortisol and on the immune system via salivary IgA determination. Full Article: Chiro.org Reference: Chiro.org