Acupuncture For Respiratory Disorders
November 19th, 2009
Acupuncture is often effective for the treatment of respiratory disorders. Allergic rhinitis, one of the major indicators of respiratory conditions, can be treated with acupuncture significantly better than conventional antihistamine medications.
Acupuncture has a distinct advantage over standard therapies for respiratory disorders, with virtually no adverse side effects.
Although bronchial asthma cannot be cured with acupuncture, it can be substantially relieved. For individuals taking corticosteroids for their bronchial asthma, acupuncture may help to reduce the required dosage of corticosteroid medications.
Acupuncture can also improve symptoms in advanced stages of bronchial asthma, easing breathing and strengthening lung function. Acupuncture therapy is a safe and effective treatment for both intrinsic asthma caused by factors such as chemicals, cold air, exercise, and infection and extrinsic asthma triggered by pollen, dust and molds.
Because there are different forms of asthma, each person has a different imbalance. Your acupuncture physician will develop an individualized treatment plan. During the remission stage, acupuncture can aid in balancing underlying deficiencies and preventing recurrence.
Stress may be a factor in asthmatic episodes and can exacerbate nasal airway inflammation. Acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine can have a calming effect. Acupuncture strengthens constitution and health so that the allergic response is minimized.
While acupuncture can aid in prevention of asthma onset and symptom management, lifestyle modifications should include smoking cessation and proper diet, which can protect against internal and external asthma factors. After an initial therapy plan of weekly treatments, occasional and seasonal maintenance visits are recommended.
Acupuncture is a non-toxic therapy that enhances the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Acupuncture therapy can decrease inflammation, constriction of bronchial passages, nasal congestion, wheezing, and reactions to allergens.
Wheezing, fever, low energy, tightness in the chest, chest pain, and cough are the primary symptoms of bronchitis. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas can treat acute cases of bronchitis by curing the infection, clearing phlegm and strengthening the lungs.
Acupuncture restores respiratory muscle tone, improves contractility and mobility of the diaphragm and can reduce dependence on medications in both acute and chronic cases of bronchitis.
For information about acupuncture for respiratory disorders call Dr. Richard Browne, Acupuncture Physician, at (305) 595-9500.
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