Asthma affects over 300 million people globally, often leaving sufferers dependent on medications with concerning side effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a complementary approach that strengthens lung function and reduces attack frequency naturally.
The TCM Understanding of Asthma
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, asthma represents kidney yang deficiency combined with phlegm obstruction in the lungs. This creates a pattern where:
- Weak kidney energy fails to grasp incoming Qi
- Accumulated phlegm blocks normal lung function
- Emotional stress triggers inflammatory responses
Acupuncture’s Respiratory Reset
Acupuncture treatment for asthma focuses on strengthening constitutional weakness while clearing pathological accumulations. Key therapeutic actions include:
- Tonifying kidney yang to improve Qi reception
- Transforming phlegm to clear respiratory passages
- Regulating immune responses to reduce hypersensitivity
Points like Feishu (Bladder 13) and Shenshu (Bladder 23) work synergistically to restore respiratory harmony.
Treatment Experience and Expectations
Your acupuncture journey begins with detailed assessment of triggers, breathing patterns, and constitutional strength. During sessions, you’ll experience:
- Deeper, easier breathing often within the first treatment
- Reduced rescue inhaler use over 4-6 weeks
Improved sleep quality as nighttime symptoms diminish
