Question
A five-year-old child suffers from primary asthma. They have seen many doctors and taken numerous medications, but the results have been unsatisfactory, as the child refuses to take bitter medicine. A TV program mentioned that moxibustion can treat asthma. Is it effective?
Answer
Moxibustion therapy can effectively treat pediatric asthma. The treatment involves multiple acupoints and requires patience. The treatment principle focuses on resolving phlegm and calming the asthma, with key acupoints including: during an attack - Dingchuan, Changzhong, Tiantu, Dachuzi, Fenglong; during remission - Feishu, Pishu, Shenshu, Guanghuang, Qihai, Zusanli.