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Emphysema

Acupuncture for Pulmonary Emphysema

Acupuncture treatment of Pulmonary Emphysema has shown to be more effective than Western medicine.
Pulmonary Emphysema is a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD, as it is otherwise known, formerly termed a chronic obstructive lung disease). It is often caused by exposure to toxic chemicals, including long-term exposure to tobacco smoke.

How does acupuncture work for Pulmonary Emphysema?

Acupuncture decreases reactivity to allergies and the injuries done to lungs tissue by inflammation; Increases blood flow by decreasing pressure to the alveolar capillaries; Strengthens the nourishing of lungs tissue; Slows down the degeneration of elasticity of alveolus wall; Improves breathing function, enhances ventilator function.

Course of treatment

There are 10-15 acupuncture sessions in one course of treatment. Treatment frequency depends on individual condition. Chinese herbs work synergistically with acupuncture.

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