Conditions That Acupuncture Treats

Asthma

Asthma can be a frustrating and challenging condition to keep control of. There are numerous medications that can help relieve asthma symptoms, including inhalers and antihistamines, however, many patients worry about their long-term health and breathing when it comes to using these medications for an extensive period of time. As a result, acupuncture may be a helpful remedy! Acupuncture is an ancient treatment that believes that energy flows through the body, containing both positive and negative forces. Conditions such as asthma are believed to be an imbalance of these forces, as energy flows through these specific paths, known as meridians. Specifically for asthma, needles are placed in the upper back and hand to help open up the lungs to allow more air to flow throughout the body and to the lungs as well.

Unfortunately, there hasn’t been much research done to prove the effectiveness of acupuncture with treating asthma. Numerous studies have been done with mixed or less satisfactory results, with some research suggesting that acupuncture can help reduce a patient’s need for inhaled steroids, especially in children, but more research is necessary at finding how effective this type of treatment truly is.