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By admin | Published August 11, 2011

Asthma: What It Is and How to Live Better With It

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition that affects millions of people in the U.S and around the world. In the U.S alone, about 1 in 12 people has asthma that’s over 28 million people, including both adults and children and many still experience attacks each year (Most Recent National Asthma Data | CDC, 2023; American Lung Association, 2025).

Asthma happens when the airways in your lungs get inflamed and overly sensitive, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These can come and go, often depending on what triggers your inflammation (Goldin & Cataletto, 2024).

At its core, asthma is an inflammatory condition especially in many people with what’s called “type 2 inflammation”, where immune cells and signals cause airway swelling, mucus, and sensitivity (Howell et al., 2023).

Why Managing Asthma Matters 

Asthma flare-ups can be mild or severe, and even life-threatening if not kept under control. Knowing your patterns and triggers is one of the most powerful tools you have. That’s why personalized asthma support including medication, lifestyle steps, breathing practices, stress management, and holistic asthma management is so important.

Taking Charge: A Partnership in Health

You are an active participant in your asthma care, and there are positive steps you can take each day:

  1. Track your asthma symptoms and triggers.
  2. Communicate openly with all your providers, including about herbs, supplements, or treatments like acupuncture.
  3. Follow your tailored treatment plan, whether that includes medications, breathing exercises, diet changes, or stress-reduction practices.

Triggers That Can Spark an Attack 

Asthma symptoms often flare when your airway inflammation is stirred up by things like:

  • Respiratory infections (cold, flu, bronchitis)
  • Allergens like pollen, mold , pet dander, and dust mites
  • Irritants like cigarette smoke, pollution, or strong fragrances
  • Exercise (especially in cold air)
  • Weather changes
  • Stress and strong emotions
  • Certain medications or food activities

These triggers don’t cause asthma itself, but they make the inflamed airways respond more strongly, which is why controlling inflammation is key (Goldin & Cataletto, 2024).

If you’re looking for natural asthma support in Charleston, SC, acupuncture may help reduce inflammation, support lung health, and calm the stress response that impacts breathing — all while working alongside your current treatment plan.

Schedule a consultation today to see if acupuncture for asthma is right for you.

Summary:

Current research suggests that acupuncture — when used as a complementary therapy alongside standard asthma care — may help improve quality of life and some clinical outcomes, but it should not replace proven medications or emergency treatments. High-quality clinical studies are still needed to clarify which patients benefit most and how acupuncture should be optimally integrated into asthma management.

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