Acupuncture can be helpful in managing symptoms of wheezing and asthma by promoting better lung function and reducing inflammation. Here are some important acupuncture points that are commonly used for wheezing and asthma:
1. *BL13 (Feishu):* Located on the back, about 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. This point is directly associated with the lungs and is used to strengthen lung function and alleviate respiratory issues.
2. *LU1 (Zhongfu):* Found on the chest, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the first intercostal space. This point is used to clear lung heat, reduce coughing, and relieve asthma symptoms.
3. *LU5 (Chize):* Located at the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle. This point helps to clear lung heat, reduce coughing, and relieve asthma.
4. *LU7 (Lieque):* Situated on the radial side of the forearm, about 1.5 cun above the wrist crease. It is used to promote lung function, expel wind, and relieve symptoms of asthma and wheezing.
5. *ST36 (Zusanli):* Found on the lower leg, about 4 finger-widths below the kneecap, and 1 finger-width lateral to the anterior crest of the tibia. This point helps strengthen the body’s overall energy and immunity, supporting lung function.
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6. *CV17 (Shanzhong):* Located on the midline of the chest, at the level of the fourth intercostal space. This point helps to regulate and strengthen the lungs and relieve chest congestion.
7. *Dingchuan (Extra Point):* Situated 0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). This point is specifically used for wheezing, asthma, and other respiratory issues.
8. *BL23 (Shenshu):* Found on the lower back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. This point strengthens the kidneys, which play a role in respiratory health according to traditional Chinese medicine.
9. *REN6 (Qihai):* Located on the midline of the abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus. This point helps to strengthen overall vitality and improve respiratory function.
10. *KD3 (Taixi):* Situated on the inner side of the ankle, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. This point supports kidney function, which is linked to respiratory health in traditional Chinese medicine.
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