Treatment of Asthma with Herbs and Acupuncture By Dr. Alex Chen,
L.Ac., O.M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. John Chen, L.Ac., O.M.D., Ph.D.,
Pharm.D Asthma affects approximately 15 million Americans today.
It's a pulmonary disorder characterized by wheezing and dyspnea
due to obstruction and inflammation of the airways. Asthma may
be triggered by allergy, exertion, irritant particles, weather,
psychological stress, etc. There are many causes of asthma.
Allergens such as pollens, smoke, alcohol, house dust and animal
hair may trigger an asthma attack. Asthma may also be induced by
non-allergy related factors such as exertion, cold air, stress,
Anxiety, crying, hearty laughing, and viral infection. Common
morbidity associated with asthma include sinusitis, allergic
rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux, cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, obesity, and hyperthyroidism. In an asthma attack,
there will be a combination of spasm of the bronchi,
inflammation of the airways, and increased mucous secretion. In
mild to moderate cases, the