The use of low-frequency magnetic therapy for bronchial asthma in children

Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of low-frequency, low-intensity magnetic therapy for bronchial asthma in children. Material and methods. The observation included 40 children with bronchial asthma, aged 4 to 10 years. Of these, children of the main group (20 patients) received low — frequency, low-intensity magnetic therapy procedures, children of the comparison group (20) received placebo procedures. Results. The positive effect of magnetotherapy on clinical symptoms, respiratory function and psychological status of children with bronchial asthma has been confirmed. Conclusions. The use of low-frequency, low-intensity magnetic therapy against the background of basic therapy helps to increase the effectiveness of medical rehabilitation children with bronchial asthma.