Description
This module includes a condensed 1-hr class meant to fit into your busy schedule, plus additional time for Q&A and case studies.
All topics are based on the latest in scientific evidence, with over 50 supporting references.
Why Choose This Course?
Your patients deserve the best possible outcome!
Naturopathic Pediatrics is the only site dedicated to combining the best in complementary/alternative medicine, preventive medicine and conventional treatments. Naturopathic Pediatrics includes only the most up-to-date evidence so your patients have the best possible outcomes with the least possible side-effects. We include a full safety review of all therapies, from natural, complementary/alternative to conventional treatments.
What you will learn:
✅ Understand Pediatric Asthma Pathophysiology:
- Gain insights into the role of atopy and Th2-dominant immune responses in the development and persistence of asthma. This includes an evidence-based discussion on what researchers are now terming the “Gut-Lung Axis,” and the development of the microbiome from birth through childhood.
✅ Navigate the Challenges of Diagnosis:
- Master the nuances of diagnosing asthma in children across different age groups, from “wheezy bronchitis” to “reactive airway disease.”
✅ Identify Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies:
- Delve into the prenatal, perinatal, and early childhood risk factors contributing to asthma.
- Implement prevention strategies, including prenatal nutrition and early-life interventions, to reduce the risk of asthma development.
✅ Explore Evidence-Based Complementary/Alternative Medicine:
- Discover which nutrients have evidence to reduce asthma prevalence and severity.
- Understand dietary approaches to asthma prevention and treatment.
- Examine the role of botanical medicines asthma treatment for children, including a review of evidence.
- Learn the benefits of complementary therapies, including Buteyko breathing exercises and acupuncture/acupressure for children.
✅ Comprehensive Medication Management:
- Review the commonly used medications for controlling acute asthma exacerbations and preventing flares.
- Understand when and how to incorporate integrative therapies with conventional treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
And much more!
What’s Included:
✔ Recorded class: 1-hr condensed integrative approach to asthma treatment in children (4+ hours of information distilled into the most clinically relevant, actionable content)
✔ Bonus clinical case studies
✔ PDF slides
✔ Handout on Buteyko breathing
✔ References
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for pediatricians, family physicians, naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of children with asthma.
Empower Your Practice, Transform Patient Lives
Join us in redefining asthma care with integrative medicine. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to make a profound impact on the lives of children struggling with asthma.
Enroll Today!
Take the first step towards mastering integrative approaches to asthma. Enhance your clinical practice and deliver exceptional care that truly makes a difference.
Approved by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for 1.0 general continuing education credits (CE).
