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Find out more about effectiveness, safety and legal issues associated with complementary and alternative care. Always tell your doctor when using complementary and alternative therapies.

It is important you discuss your asthma and preferred therapies with both your doctor and complementary therapist.

Complementary therapies aim to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of disease.

Complementary therapies are not always safer than conventional medical treatments, even if they seem more 'natural'.

When choosing a complementary therapist, think about your goals and ask your medical doctor for a recommendation.

Using products bought from online sites can be risky. Watch out for scams or quackery and don't self-diagnose or self-medicate. Always seek advice from your doctor.

Find out how to use medication properly, so you can avoid problems such as unwanted effects and other adverse reactions.

It is important that you tell your doctor about any complementary medicine products and therapies you are using.

Tell your healthcare professionals about all medicines you take, including complementary medicines.

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