Acupuncture and Bronchitis

Bronchitis is a disease that effect our respiratory function. It happen because our bronchial passage in our lungs became inflamed by many irritants. Due to inflammation, the passage get swells and thicker. There are two type of bronchitis, which are acute and chronic bronchitis. [note]Understanding Bronchitis -- the Basics, webmd.com, http://www.webmd.com/lung/understanding-bronchitis-basics[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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There are two type of bronchitis, which are acute and chrone bronchitis. Acute bronchitis or we can say as short-term bronchitis has a major symptom, which is a hard cough. When you cough due to bronchitis, you may secrete phlegm or mucus. The colour of mucus can vary from clear (no colour) to greenish mucus. Bronchitis can also bring symptom that same with symptom of common cold or sinusitis, which are sore throat, headache, and aches and pain. As the symptom may mimic other disease, therefore thorough medical examination must be perform before one can be declared as bronchitis sufferer. Other symptom that may persist as a sign of bronchitis is a wheezing breath. This symptom is caused by inflamed airways. But it is more likely to happen if you have chronic bronchitis. [note]Bronchitis,nhs.uk, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Bronchitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx#symptomsof[/note]  

CAUSES

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Again, there is a different between acute and chronic bronchitis when it comes to the cause of the disorder. Acute bronchitis, which is consider short term is caused by viruses, which is typically same virus that bring colds and flu to human. If you have a smoking habit, it is more likely that you will get a chronic bronchitis. Because smoking habit and another air pollution is a major cause of chronic bronchitis. [note]Chronic Bronchitis, medicinenet.com, http://www.medicinenet.com/chronic_bronchitis/page4.htm#what_are_the_causes_of_chronic_bronchitis[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : B-13/ L-1/ L-6 Acupuncture treatment for Bronchitis The acupuncture given to overcome the bronchitis disorder try to cure the symptom by removing the damp, rid away the heat and melting the phlegm. The acupoint is carefully chosen to aim the objective of the treatment. For example, the ST40 point. It is the acupoint located in stomach. By treating this acupoint, it is hoped that chest pain caused by the phlegm will go away. Treatment of this point will give benefit to the lungs which in turn will disperse the body fluids. [note]Acupuncture and Herbs for Chronic Bronchitis, gancao.net, http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/respiratory/chronic-bronchitis-2-2463[/note]