By: Dr. Zhang

Sinusitis is one of the most common diseases. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and environmental conditions, such as molds, can cause sinusitis. Sinusitis infections can start with a stubborn cold or allergies and in bad cases can go on for months. Western medicine has no cure for sinus. It can only cover the symptoms for a short time and will reoccur. Even antibiotics often don’t help. Long term medication really puts a burden on the immune system. Acupuncture and herbal medicines are your best option to fight sinus.

The most common symptoms for sinus are: stuffy or runny nose, difficulty breathing through your nose, headache, pain, postnasal drip from the nose into the throat, itchy eyes and nose.

Acupuncture and herbal medicines treat sinusitis in both early and late stages. Especially at the early stage, acupuncture works extremely well and immediately clears the sinuses and relieves pain. Acupuncture and herbal medicines treat both the root cause and symptoms. Acupuncture can help drain the sinuses by loosening mucus and stimulating movement in the head.  More importantly, it can strengthen the body’s ability to dissolve phlegm, fight infection, and rebuild strength. Points are chosen to relieve sinus pressure, strengthen the spleen to reduce phlegm, and boost the immune system.  Acupuncture and herbal medicines can stimulate the body’s natural healing power and enhance the immune system.