Itchy, red and watery eyes, fever, headaches, generalised aches & pains, sneezing, blocked or runny nose, sore throat, coughing are all common symptoms of an allergy. Due to an allergy or virus our throat or chest may be dry, tight, painful, with difficulty swallowing or coughing. Acupuncture can relieve symptoms of an allergy, reduce the inflammation, clear the respiratory system of mucous (nose, throat, lungs) and help the underlying deficiency that makes us susceptible to allergies.
Acupuncture can be effective in treating asthma, mild and acute symptoms. Symptoms of asthma may include shortness of breath, tight chest, feeling thirsty or feverish. Chronic asthma, where we experience wheezing, cold feet & hands and sweating can also he treated with acupuncture. Asthma treatment also focuses on strengthening your immunity.
Hay fever is an allergy to naturally occurring pollen. Pollution may also have a contribution to hayfever symptoms. The most common symptoms are itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. Acupuncture for hayfever is best started as a precaution before hay fever symptoms commence. Acupuncture also help strengthen the kidneys, lungs & spleen, tonifying our immune system.