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Respiratory conditions—whether chronic, seasonal, or acute—can significantly disrupt daily life. At Arizona Valley Acupuncture, we offer natural, supportive care for a range of respiratory challenges. Acupuncture works by calming inflammation, enhancing immune response, improving lung capacity, and restoring balance in the body’s respiratory and immune systems.

Allergies

Seasonal and environmental allergies can cause sneezing, congestion, watery eyes, and fatigue. Acupuncture helps regulate the immune system’s overreaction to allergens and reduces histamine response. Treatments target key meridians associated with the lungs and sinuses, helping to relieve symptoms, improve breathing, and decrease reliance on antihistamines over time.

Asthma

Asthma sufferers often struggle with wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Acupuncture helps reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks by relaxing bronchial muscles, decreasing airway inflammation, and supporting lung function. By addressing both the physical and emotional triggers of asthma, we offer a comprehensive approach to respiratory wellness.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Living with COPD involves managing persistent breathlessness, fatigue, and mucus buildup. Acupuncture improves oxygen circulation and supports the body’s ability to expel phlegm and reduce inflammation. Treatments may be combined with herbal therapies to further assist with coughing, wheezing, and energy regulation, offering a complementary pathway to improved quality of life.

Costochondritis

Costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone, often mimics heart-related chest pain. Acupuncture is highly effective at reducing the localized inflammation, calming nerve irritation, and relieving muscle tension in the chest wall. Patients typically experience reduced pain and increased mobility after just a few sessions.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis patients face complex, chronic respiratory symptoms that impact the lungs and digestive system. Acupuncture provides a gentle, non-pharmaceutical method of improving lung capacity, reducing mucus congestion, and supporting digestion. We tailor each treatment plan to the patient’s individual symptoms, energy level, and stage of care, with an emphasis on comfort and symptom relief.

Long COVID

Long COVID can leave lingering respiratory issues such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, and persistent coughing. Acupuncture supports post-viral lung recovery, reduces inflammation in the respiratory tract, and helps restore energy flow throughout the body. Our integrative treatments work to gradually rebuild respiratory strength and immune resilience.

Valley Fever

Common in Arizona and other dry regions, Valley Fever is a fungal infection that can cause flu-like respiratory symptoms and chronic fatigue. Acupuncture helps the body fight off the infection more efficiently, strengthens immune response, and relieves symptoms like chest pain, joint aches, and night sweats. We also support recovery from lingering fatigue or lung irritation that may persist after the acute phase.

Reclaim Your Breath, Reclaim Your Life. Whether you're dealing with allergies, asthma, or chronic respiratory illness, Arizona Valley Acupuncture offers natural, supportive care to help you breathe more freely and live more fully.