Acupuncture points for asthma

Asthma is generally treated with aerosol sprays. The main ingredient of aerosol sprays is glucocorticoids, which can promote the opening of the bronchi, so asthma patients should carry medication with them at all times. Asthma patients can use acupoint massage, which can relieve the occurrence of asthma, such as massaging the Tiantu point and Lieque point, etc. You can learn about the location of acupoint massage.

1: Press Tiantu. This point is located in the midline depression above the sternal notch. Use the tip of your index or middle finger to slowly press the Tiantu point for 1 to 2 minutes. Massaging this point can clear the lungs and eliminate phlegm, relieve sore throat and open the voice, and treat cough, bronchial asthma, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc.

2: Press and rub Lieque point. Cross your hands, and press the tip of the index finger of one hand on the radial styloid process of the other hand. The point is at the tip of the index finger. Use your index finger to massage the Lieque points on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes each. Massaging this point can clear the lungs and dispel wind, dredge the meridians and collaterals, and treat symptoms such as cough, asthma, headache, and sore throat.

3: Massage the thenar eminence. This point is located on the radial side of the midpoint of the first metacarpal bone, at the junction of the red and white flesh (i.e. where the back of the hand and the palm skin meet). Use the tip of your thumb to massage the thenar acupoints on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes each. Massaging this point can dispel wind and phlegm, clear the lungs and relieve throat, and treat cough, asthma, headache, sore throat and other symptoms.

4: Press and rub the Tanzhong point. This point is located on the midline of the sternum, at the level of the 4th intercostal space, midpoint between the two nipples. Use the tip of your index or middle finger to massage the Tanzhong point for 3 to 5 minutes. Massaging this point can regulate qi and reduce adverse reactions, clear the lungs and resolve phlegm, expand the chest and benefit the diaphragm, and treat symptoms such as cough, bronchial asthma, chest pain, chest tightness, and intercostal neuralgia.

Asthma brings a heavy burden to children, families and society. Since most children and their families do not have enough knowledge about the causes of asthma, prevention of attacks, severity of the disease, aerosol inhalation technology, etc., they often seek medical treatment and treatment during acute asthma attacks and neglect health education during the remission period of asthma. As a result, children with asthma are in a state of uncontrollability for a long time during the remission period, the treatment effect cannot be effectively consolidated, and the recurrence rate of asthma is increased.

The above is the relevant content about "What are the acupoints for asthma". Bronchitis and asthma are chronic diseases. Once you touch something sensitive, respiratory system infections will occur. , so never touch anything that is sensitive to the source.