Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that involves the obstruction and narrowing of the airways. Asthma patients experience periodic attacks of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. A combination of environmental factors, such as the presence of pollutants and allergens, and chronic infection is believed to be the primary cause of this respiratory disease. In addition, the use of beta-blockers and aspirin can also trigger asthma. When you cannot get enough oxygen, you will enter a panicked state, which makes asthma even worse.
Although asthma has no permanent cure, with proper herbs and acupuncture treatments, one can prevent asthma symptoms and say goodbye to frequent asthma attacks. Your doctor should test the condition and capacity of your lungs through spirometry and peak expiratory flow.
However, because medications such as pills and asthma inhalers come with side effects, many people prefer to get acupuncture treatment for asthma from Boston acupuncturists to eliminate the root causes of their asthma. According to traditional Chinese medicine, blockage in qi (energy flow) leads to anxiety, difficulty breathing, palpitation, and asthma. Acupuncture adopts a holistic approach to the treatment of patients and aims to improve their overall health and well-being, clear up the inflammation in their airways, and balance their immune function. Chinese herbs are very effective for reducing phlegm production and swelling in your airway. Therefore, you can improve your lung function and prevent asthma attacks.
Here is a checklist of some important factors to consider when selecting an acupuncturist for the treatment of asthma:
1. Select an experienced acupuncturist with proven credentials
You will find many acupuncturists in Wellesley, Dedham, Lexington, and Newton, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Canton, Dover, Lincoln, Medfield, Melrose, Milton, Natick, Needham, Sharon, Sherborn Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland, Westwood, Weston, and Woburn. However, not all can provide you with the best quality acupuncture treatment in a professional yet friendly way at a reasonable price. You need to find an acupuncturist who enjoys an excellent reputation and has extensive experience in this field. Some acupuncture points are close to the lungs, so it is safer to have an experienced acupuncturist handle those points, which are very effective for treating asthma.
2. Discuss your asthma condition and treatment expectations with your Boston acupuncturist
You should be candid and discuss your condition as well as requirements with your Boston acupuncturist in order to get the best treatment. The professional will need to know your family medical history, check your lab tests, and examine various issues for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.
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3. Get details about the treatment procedure and its duration
Based on your age, the severity of your condition, as well as the inflammation in your airways, Boston acupuncturists will determine your treatment procedure and duration, which may range from six weeks to twelve weeks. You should be well informed about the frequency of the session per week as well as the total duration of the acupuncture protocol for acupuncture treatment of asthma.
4. Check the quality and cost of the treatment
An experienced acupuncturist will select acupoints along the lung, kidney, and stomach meridian as well as the bladder meridian. He or she will aim to remove the blockages in these areas and will thus balance the flow of energy throughout the body. Boston Chinese acupuncture clinic has a very reasonable price for people with financial difficulty.
5. Complete the treatment session
Completion of the treatment sessions and following your Boston acupuncturist’s suggestions related to lifestyle changes are of paramount importance for getting relief from asthma. You should ensure that you finish at least 12 to 24 treatments once or twice a week to get the best results.