Acupuncture can aid in the recovery from bronchitis by improving cough, energy, and boosting immune system.
Bronchitis Definition:
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute symptoms usually improves within a few days but cough may persist for weeks.Bronchitis Causes:
Bronchitis can often develop from a cold or other respiratory infection. Chronic bronchitis, a more serious condition, is a constant irritation or inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, often due to smoking. Chronic symptoms are commonly associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Bronchitis Symptoms:
People often have symptoms such as: coughing, productive cough with thickened mucus, fatigue, sinus congestion, and headaches.
Bronchitis Treatments:
How can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture can aid in the recovery from bronchitis by improving cough, energy, and boosting immune system.
Give our Bothell office a call today at (425) 686-4498 to see how we can help you breathe easier!
Read our previous articles on how we can help here:
Breathe with Ease: Acupuncture and its effect on allergic rhinitis
Dr. Ellie Heintze, ND, LAc, is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist in Bothell, WA at her practice Starting Point Acupuncture. She is a pain specialist, seeing people who suffer from chronic pain, migraines, as well as digestive issues. Dr. Ellie Heintze is the author of the book, A Starting Point Guide to Going Gluten-Free on Amazon.
