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"Skin Asthma" is a name given in some countries to Eczema which is a skin condition often suffered by asthmatics. I am sure you have been given lots of advice but, in case any of these ideas are new to you, I am including them in my answer.

Firstly, Bowen has helped many cases. If they have asthma and ezcema at the same time, the asthma improves quickly, but the eczema may get a little worse before it gets a lot better. This is because the body is trying to "get rid of it" through the skin. Many have found it helpful.

Some other possible irritants which you have not have heard about are, "Biological" washing powder, some foods, so take note of when it gets worse as to what you may have been eating previously. You are looking for common points to reference as we often take a lot of what we do and eat for granted.

Chemical cleaning agents are being pushed more and more on TV (in the UK sales have gone up 60% in a very few years). They may get on the skin from all sorts of sources.

I will also ask colleagues for any particulr creams which have been helpful. I have found, in some cases, that Manuka Honey (Active at least 10+ and NOT runny as that means it has been processed)has helped some and not oters, It is very good if the skin gets infected. Very quickly heals as it is a super antiseptic.... but a bit sticky! You need a dry dressing to cover it.

Finally, it is advisable to keep the skin moist if you can.

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As there are a number of variations on "asthma" it is very difficult to suggest any one solution, if one were really possible. If there is a history of asthma in the family, I would suggest having just a few Bowen treatments as this seems to lower the hyper-responsiveness of the body to allergens connected with asthma.

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Thank you for your question. Fundamentally, there isn't such a condition as "skin asthma". However, some asthmatics can also suffer from Eczema which is a skin condition which can appear as patches in any part (or parts) of the body and can be very itchy. I have not come across the use of a vaccine for eczema but will look into it. There are creams which can help. I have found, but only in some cases, where the use of Manuka honey Active 10+ or more can have a benefitial (or none at all!) effect. How is she reacting to the "vaccine". Is this a steroid? If you have the product name I can try to seek further advice.

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Enter your reply to the above question in this box.here is no such condition as “skin asthma”. What you may well be referring to is Eczema which is a skin condition often found with asthma, especially in children. There are various creams which are applied to help the sufferer and the condition can come and go. Sometimes washing powder can irritate the skin in newly washed clothes and sheets. Biological washing powder certainly did with one of our children.

With Bowen, the asthma is often reduced but the eczema can then come more to the surface while the body is trying to get rid of it. It then fades and is far less of a problem. You can find more out about this condition on the internet at sites like www.medinfo.com .

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Thank you for your question. I am puzzled by the description of the asthma, as asthma is usually a respiratory problem. However, Eczema, which is a skin condition, is often also present on asthmatic children.

What happens with Bowen is that the Asthma reduces in severity very quickly while the Eczema comes out more to the surface temporarily as the body is "trying to get rid of it", before reducing considerably.

One of the remedies which seems to also work with some cases (not all) is the application of Manuka honey (from New Zealnd). This honey, when it is described as "Active" can be very strong in anticeptic properties. It is usually tested at Waikito University for its strength and described by a UMF number. For intance 10+ or 15+. UMF stands for "Unique Manuka Factor". Anything above 10 is strong. 15+ or more will stop the Hospital bug MRSA immediately and is applied either externally directly onto any infected wound or bed sore or ulcers etc with a dry dressing on top (as it is rather sticky!!) It is very effective. It can also be used on skin conditions such as Eczema. It is also very effective on Irritable Bowel conditions and stomach conditions. I also use it for a sore throat by taking a spoonful just as I go to bed so that the honey is coating my throat. It stops the problem by the morning. You can find this wonderful product on the internet at www.manukahoney.com (New Zealand) or www.manukahoney.co.uk (UK). However, it is very expensive. It is also very nice honey but ....

If this "skin asthma" you are asking about is different to what I have described, please let me have more details as I have never come across such a description for an asthma before. I will happily follow it up. Could you also please let me know where you live.

Thank you.