The use of acupuncture and Chinese herbs can relieve asthma and manage other inflammatory diseases.
Wheezing and shortness of breath are symptoms of Asthma and may appear in many pulmonary syndromes such as acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
Triggers
Many factors may trigger an asthma attack.
Examples include, diet, emotional disturbances, congenital weakness and chronic illnesses.
External pathogenic factors, such as cold or heat, commonly induce asthma attacks.
Diet can also trigger an Asthma attack. Raw and cold food may injure the Spleen and tend to contribute to the stagnation of fluid circulation and the increase in the production of phlegm.
Congenital weakness and chronic illness are also common causes of asthma.
Allergy to inhaled pollutants and pollen also contribute to Asthma.
Most modern cities have poor outdoor air quality. Indoor air is polluted by furnishings, household chemicals, cosmetics, and pet dander.
Casual use of insecticides, pesticides, and herbicides on lawns and crops increases exposure. Indoor exposures at work and at home contribute to this condition, which affects more than 20 million people.
Common deficiencies in asthma include lung, spleen, and kidney deficiency. Acupuncture can help sedate the excessive organ and tonify the deficient organs, restoring balance to the body. Thus acupuncture and dietary therapy can be very helpful to reduce or eliminate the signs and symptoms of allergic and irritant asthma and sinus disease.
Asthma tends to worsen at certain seasons and times of day. Like many chronic conditions, treatment may require ongoing effort from both the patient and physician. Because there are different forms of asthma and each person may have a different imbalance, developing the correct, individualized approach also takes time.
The best medicine results from a strong relationship between the practitioner and patient, with each taking personal responsibility for improving the patient’s health.