A 12 year old boy came to our office struggling with asthma. He played football and ran track, but had to use an inhaler every day at team practices. Every spring he inevitably required prednisone to calm the inflammation in his lungs. His parents decided to give acupuncture a try. In just four treatments he was off the inhaler completely. This asthma case study describes the treatment he received and how acupuncture was able to help.
The Problem
Asthma affects 25 million Americans, including 1 in 10 children. The condition is managed with steroid inhalers, but Western medicine has no known cure. Acupuncture goes beyond managing symptoms. It heals the body by strengthening the lungs. The treatment works best on children, but also works well with adults.
Asthma Case Study
Our patient was a smart, quiet boy who was a gifted athlete despite having asthma. He was not a complainer. But his wheezing definitely caused him a lot of trouble and kept him back from achieving his true athletic potential.
As mentioned earlier, he needed to use his inhaler every day at sports practice. When allergy season really kicked in he always ended up needing a course of heavy duty steroids. This had been going on for years.
Acupuncture sees asthma as an imbalance between the lungs and kidneys. The treatment utilizes points that strengthen both of these organs. Our patient had no problems with the needles. They are sterile, single use and hair thin. He hardly felt them. And during his treatments he fell asleep!
After the very first treatment he felt the difference. With each treatment his lungs felt stronger. After the fourth treatment he was no longer needing to use his inhaler during practice.
This treatment provides long lasting results. As opposed to inhalers, which you need to use every day, acupuncture strengthens the body itself. By treating the root cause of the problem, patients experience deep healing.
Next Steps
If you or a family member has asthma, try acupuncture. It’s a natural healing process with no side effects. It reduces wheezing, strengthens lung function and allows you to reduce dependence on steroid inhalers.
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What our Clients are Saying
My treatments for asthma at Raleigh Acupuncture were successful. I’ve had asthma my whole life. It was typically triggered when I played sports or physically exerted myself. I was using an inhaler (Advair) for years, but wanted to try acupuncture to see if I could stop using it.
My research on acupuncture treating asthma showed mixed results, but the doctor at the acupuncture office encouraged me to try their treatment. I received 12 treatments total. After the first six treatments I was noticing a positive difference. I didn’t have to use my inhaler as often. After the 12 visits I was needing the inhaler even less frequently.
I can tell that my lungs are stronger now. I get less winded, wheeze much less frequently, and have more stamina. I will continue the acupuncture on a maintenance basis to keep up the benefits. I recommend them for treating asthma.
