Do you find yourself short of breath? You may be living with asthma. Asthma is a condition that’s characterized by symptoms of difficulty breathing, morning/night coughing, and raspy breathing. While asthma is a concerning medical condition, there are treatments available. It’s important to seek medical help for asthma by using prescription medications and inhalers, but it can also be helpful to combine traditional treatments with supportive therapies as well. Acupuncture is a helpful supportive treatment for asthma that can help to reduce symptoms and improve the lifestyle of many people who are living with asthma.
Asthma is a medical condition that affects the respiratory system. It’s caused by inflammation of the airways that we use to breathe which leads to strained breathing. Asthma is something that’s typically diagnosed in childhood, but adult-onset asthma is something that can develop in adults. Symptoms of asthma can be triggered by a number of things including allergens found in the air, dust, exercise, infections, smoke, and more. While there is no cure for asthma, treatments can help to reduce the severity of symptoms and manage symptoms on a daily basis.
An asthma attack is an episode in which the symptoms of asthma are severe enough to block respiratory airways. Coughing due to asthma can lead to the tightening of the muscles that surround these airways, leading to restricted breathing, coughing, and chest pain. Asthma attacks can be serious and sometimes even fatal, so it’s important to identify triggers and get emergency medications, like an inhaler, for when and if asthma attacks occur.
Acupuncture can be beneficial to people who are diagnosed with asthma. It’s a great supplemental tool to use in combination with medical treatments like prescription medications. Acupuncture can help to clear up passageways in the body, including respiratory passageways that may be blocked by phlegm or inflammation. Acupuncture can also help to support the kidneys, which are responsible for releasing air from the lungs, which can help to ease breathing issues caused by asthma. During sessions, acupuncture specialists will focus on pressure points that can help to support both the lungs and the kidneys, as these are vital organs that are responsible for breathing. Acupuncture sessions are non-invasive and can start to provide asthma symptom relief in as little as the first session.
Acuzen, located in Delray Beach, South Florida, provides acupuncture treatment that specifically addresses the symptoms of asthma, making it easier for people with asthma to breathe on a daily basis. Find out more about our acupuncture services and book your consultation today.
There are a number of common symptoms of asthma including:
