top of page
can-acupuncture-help-migraines.jpg

Asthma 

Breathe with Ease. Live with Confidence.

A Gentle, Effective Approach to Asthma Relief

At Scottsdale Family Acupuncture, we treat more than your lungs—we support the full system that affects your breath: the nervous system, immune response, and inflammatory patterns.

Asthma can feel limiting. But with the right support, it becomes something manageable—and often, something you can move beyond.

We offer a comprehensive, drug-free path toward respiratory balance using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and practical lifestyle care.

Understanding Asthma Through a Whole-Body Lens

Asthma isn’t just a lung condition. It reflects how your body responds to your environment, stress, inflammation, and immune signals.

Common symptoms we support:

  • Shortness of breath

  • Wheezing or coughing

  • Chest tightness

  • Fatigue after exertion

  • Flare-ups triggered by stress, allergens, or weather changes

We treat these symptoms as signs—not as failures—and focus on restoring the systems underneath: breath flow, nervous system regulation, and immune resilience.

How We Help

Our treatment plans are not one-size-fits-all. Every person receives a tailored approach based on their body, history, and lifestyle.

Acupuncture for Breath & Regulation

Acupuncture helps restore lung flow and calm the nervous system—both of which are key in asthma management.

Benefits of acupuncture:

  • Reduces airway inflammation

  • Opens the chest and improves breath depth

  • Calms overactive nervous system responses

  • Supports immune function to reduce reactivity

Typical frequency: 2–3 times per week to start, tapering as symptoms improve.

Herbal Medicine to Support Lung Function

We may recommend customized herbal blends to address your pattern and symptoms. All formulas are clean, tested, and tailored for safe, long-term use.

Herbs may help:

  • Clear phlegm and calm coughing

  • Strengthen lung and adrenal function

  • Reduce sensitivity to triggers

  • Support long-term immune balance

Lifestyle Guidance for Long-Term Support

Alongside treatment, we guide you in small, practical changes that support lung health:

  • Breathwork techniques to improve lung capacity

  • Diet adjustments to reduce inflammation and mucus

  • Identifying hidden environmental and emotional triggers

What Progress Looks Like

In 2–4 weeks, many patients begin to notice less wheezing, improved sleep, and better daily energy.

By 3–6 months, asthma attacks often decrease, breath capacity improves, and the need for medication may lessen.

At 6–12 months, most experience more consistent breathing, better seasonal resilience, and a return to ease in daily movement.

What the Research Shows

  • 2017 study: Acupuncture reduces airway inflammation by balancing immune response

  • 2011 (Respiratory Medicine): Patients had fewer asthma symptoms and better quality of life

  • 2012 clinical trial: Acupuncture improved lung function (PEFR) in chronic asthma patients

The research confirms what we see every day in clinic: this approach works.

You Deserve to Breathe with Strength

Whether asthma has been part of your life for decades or you're navigating it for the first time, we’re here to support your next steps.

No pressure. No guesswork. Just a clear, natural plan—designed to help you breathe easier, move more freely, and live with confidence.

Reach out today to begin your path toward real, lasting relief.

bottom of page