{"id":8855,"date":"2023-03-10T17:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T17:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ent.gr\/?p=8855"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:28:01","slug":"acupuncture-relieves-chronic-coughing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/acupuncture-relieves-chronic-coughing\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Coughing Relieved by Acupuncture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/acupuncture-relieves-chronic-coughing\/#Does_your_cough_bother_you_or_those_around_you\" >Does your cough bother you or those around you???<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/acupuncture-relieves-chronic-coughing\/#The_most_common_causes_of_a_chronic_cough_are\" >The most common causes of a chronic cough are:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/acupuncture-relieves-chronic-coughing\/#Acupuncture_for_the_treatment_of_Chronic_Coughing\" >Acupuncture for the treatment of Chronic Coughing:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/acupuncture-relieves-chronic-coughing\/#%CE%92%CE%B9%CE%B2%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%AF%CE%B1\" >\u0392\u03b9\u03b2\u03bb\u03b9\u03bf\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03af\u03b1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_your_cough_bother_you_or_those_around_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Does your cough bother you or those around you???<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Coughing is a reflex reaction due to an irritation of the airways. It aims to mechanically remove the irritant from the lungs or the upper respiratory tract, or to inactivate it through mucus production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">When the symptom lasts for more than 8 weeks it becomes a chronic cough, which is more than just an annoyance. It can interrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted. Severe cases of chronic cough can cause vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_common_causes_of_a_chronic_cough_are\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The most common causes of a chronic cough are:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">post-nasal drip,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/en\/allergy\/acupuncture-in-management-of-asthma\/\">asthma<\/a> and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">gastroesophageal\/acid reflux,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">lung cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">smoking or smoke exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">It can also be caused by medications, bronchitis, or an infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acupuncture_for_the_treatment_of_Chronic_Coughing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Acupuncture for the treatment of Chronic Coughing:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Common respiratory problems which acupuncture treats include coughing, breathing difficulties (asthma), chest infections and bronchitis.\u00a0Acupuncture is very helpful in the treatment of many respiratory conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">It alters bronchial motility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">It regulates the production of secretions and the contraction of the bronchi,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Alleviates cough and other symptoms,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Clears infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Promotes tissue repair and organ function.<\/span><\/span>\n<div id=\"attachment_10736\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10736\" class=\"wp-image-10736 size-medium\" title=\"Auricular acupuncture for Chronic Coughing.ent\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/%CF%89%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%B2%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%BF%CE%BD%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%BC%CF%8C%CF%82.ent_-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Auricular acupuncture for Chronic Coughing.ent\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Auricular acupuncture for Chronic Coughing<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">What are the Benefits of Acupuncture for Coughing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Reduction of coughing fits<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Balancing the body&#8217;s chemical imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Strengthening and balancing the entire immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Absence of side effects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">Auricular acupuncture can also be applied to treat coughs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: 14pt;\">In recent years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.satory.gr\/en\/auricular-acupuncture\/\">auricular acupuncture<\/a> is one of the most widespread microsystems, it has received international recognition, and is taught in many countries. The World Health Organization recognizes it as a safe, therapeutic system with a wide range of applications, good results and ease of application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%CE%92%CE%B9%CE%B2%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%AF%CE%B1\"><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica;\">\u0392\u03b9\u03b2\u03bb\u03b9\u03bf\u03b3\u03c1\u03b1\u03c6\u03af\u03b1<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Kim AR, Choi JY, Kim JI, Jung SY, Choi SM. Acupuncture treatment of a patient with persistent allergic rhinitis complicated by rhinosinusitis and asthma. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Suzuki M, Yokoyama Y, Yamazaki H. Research into acupuncture for respiratory disease in Japan: a systematic review. Acupunct Med. 2009 Jun;27(2):54-60.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica;\">Hu J. Acupuncture treatment of cough. J Tradit Chin Med. 2007 Sep;27(3):233-5.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acupuncture is very helpful in the treatment of many respiratory conditions, as well as chronic coughing. 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