Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 December 2004
107 Mr. Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will make a statement on a method (details supplied) for the treatment of asthma; and if she will take steps to ensure that information and instruction on this method become generally available. [31588/04]
View answerThe diagnosis and treatment of asthma is a complex and difficult area of medical practice. A great deal of research is being done throughout the world on the subject. The use of any treatment modality in areas of medical practice such as asthma management is a matter for practitioners based on best practice as reflected in international peer-reviewed scientific literature, standards and guidance provided by professional and technical bodies with expertise in the area and practitioners' individual experience. It would be inappropriate for me, therefore, to advocate the use of any particular programme of treatment, the Buteyko method in this instance, in the difficult area of asthma management.
