Respiratory disorders
Conditions such as bronchial asthma, chronic allergic rhinosinusitis respond very well to Acupuncture. Oftentimes, the prescribed medications for these conditions deal only with the symptoms and can evoke side effects in the long run; especially when steroids are added to the mix. There is ample research that shows effective outcomes when Acupuncture is added to conventional treatments in these diseases.
Respiratory disorders
Conditions such as bronchial asthma, chronic allergic rhinosinusitis respond very well to Acupuncture. Oftentimes, the prescribed medications for these conditions deal only with the symptoms and can evoke side effects in the long run; especially when steroids are added to the mix. There is ample research that shows effective outcomes when Acupuncture is added to conventional treatments in these diseases.
Causative Factors :
In Classical Chinese Medicine, the respiratory system and skin are considered to be the defense force against external pathogens (infections, climatic factors, allergens, etc). When this defensive qi is weakened, it predisposes you to frequent allergies and asthma attacks. Hence, regular acupuncture treatments help control the disease progression, reduces the frequency and severity of such attacks as well as optimises your immune system to not be triggered by allergens.
Common allergens could be certain food items, pollen, mold, dust mites, pet dander, irritants in the air such as smoke, chemical fumes and even weather, especially extreme changes in temperature.
Methodology :
- Acupuncture along with cupping helps in reducing the dependency on medications such as antibiotics, antihistamines, bronchodilators and steroids; as well as prevent frequent hospitalizations in conditions such as Bronchial asthma and allergic rhinosinusitis.
- By stimulating the energy of the lungs and by regulating the liver, the Acupuncture treatment aims to calm the exaggerated response to the allergens. It modulates the body’s immune response, helps reduce airway resistance and maximize lung function.
- When symptoms subside, the treatment will aim to balance and strengthen the lungs and the protective defensive qi that will help ward off external pathogens more effectively.
- Hence, overtime the yearly episodes reduce in frequency and severity.
- In addition, patients are taught breathing exercises, and appropriate nutritional counselling to sustain the improvement.
As per Classical Chinese Medicine, regular Acupuncture sessions in the long run promote production and circulation of Qi, blood and body fluids as well as aid the transformation process by eliminating toxins through sweat, urine and faeces. This, in turn optimises immunity, improves appetite, energy levels and sleep, regularises bowel movements and helps manage stress better.
The safety profile of acupuncture is excellent, with very few adverse events when performed by a trained practitioner.
As no two patients are alike, the duration of the treatment vastly depends on the patient’s age, health habits and the severity of the condition.