Alternative and complementary therapies - An agenda for otolaryngology

Over the past decade, there has been an emergence of interest in complementary and alternative medicine among many Western nations. It has been estimated that about 30% to 40% of Americans use Various alternative therapies for many illnesses. A similar prevalence has been reported in the United Kingdom. One estimate of the financial impact is that more than $13 billion is spent annually on complementary and alternative techniques in the United States alone.