How does Traditional Chinese Medicine treat childhood asthma?

The methods of treating childhood asthma in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are diverse and highly effective. TCM treatment emphasizes pure natural medicines, such as the use of Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion, to provide individualized treatment based on the child's constitution and condition. Treatment methods in TCM include plum blossom needle therapy, moxibustion, and acupoint application, which directly stimulate relevant acupoints to promote blood circulation, alleviate asthma symptoms. TCM also emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, employing different prescriptions and therapeutic approaches according to the child's stage of disease and specific syndrome patterns, such as cold asthma and heat asthma during the attack phase, and lung qi deficiency during the remission phase. TCM treatment of childhood asthma also highlights the importance of dietary regulation and strengthening the body's resistance, improving the child's immunity and disease resistance through proper diet and appropriate exercise, thereby achieving the goal of treating asthma. Parents with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.