Sore Throat

According to Chinese medicine, a sore throat is an attack of harmful influences. This doesn’t mean viruses or bacteria, but rather pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, and dampness. In the beginning, excessive cold and wind usually cause a slight scratchy throat, and you quickly feel cold. If left untreated, the internal cold quickly turns into heat and manifests as fever and a severe sore throat.
If you treat such a cold with TCM at the onset, the course of the illness can be significantly shortened. Of course, treatment initiated later can also alleviate symptoms and strengthen the immune system.

Chronic Sore Throat

With a chronic sore throat, the primary goal is to strengthen the immune system. Harmony of body and mind and a healthy, balanced diet will reactivate the body’s self-healing powers and thus eradicate the disease. With the help of TCM, weaknesses can be eliminated, blockages removed, and the immune system strengthened. Strengthening the lungs, kidneys, and spleen is especially important, as these are responsible for our immune system.

Lump in the throat

A healthy liver promotes the harmonious and smooth flow of Qi throughout the body, mentally, physically, and emotionally. It supports the spleen in transforming and transporting food and helps the stomach digest it. Liver Qi ensures the ascent of Spleen Qi and supports the descent of Stomach Qi. However, according to TCM, the liver is the most congested organ. Stress, poor nutrition, and environmental toxins overload and disrupt the liver’s ability to cleanse the body. Qi accumulates in the liver and can no longer be distributed. As a result of this stagnation, swelling and pressure can occur, especially in the abdomen, chest, and throat areas, as well as a lump in the throat.

Chronic frontal and sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis usually develops from acute sinusitis. The causative agent is often a common cold virus, which damages the mucous membrane, allowing bacteria to colonize and lead to chronic inflammation.
The goal of TCM therapy here, too, is to use acupuncture or Chinese medicinal herbs to activate the body’s self-healing powers and eliminate weak spots in the sinuses.

Odorlessness

In cases of impaired perception of existing odors or a complete loss of the sense of smell, a previous viral infection almost always plays a role. Often, this is preceded by a viral infection of the respiratory tract. The quality of life of affected patients is significantly affected. They are often unable to not only perceive the smell of food, but also taste it. TCM helps restore the body’s balance and strengthen and enhance sensory perceptions.

Persistent runny nose

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, sinusitis is caused by wind-heat and impairs the descending and distributing function of lung qi. This leads to constant fluid accumulation in the nasal passages. In chronic cases, this can also weaken spleen function. This results in mucus and purulent secretions. The main goal here is to clear the surface of the body, expel wind and heat, and tonify the lungs and spleen.

Ear problems

Die Ursachen für Ohrenschmerzen sind sehr vielfältig .Es kann durch eine Verletzung verursacht werden oder durch eingedrungene Bakterien. Eine Hörminderung, Tinnitus oder Schwindel können mögliche Folgen sein. Ohrbeschwerden können mit Akupunktur sehr wirkungsvoll behandelt werden. Besonders wichtig ist hier die Behandlung des Gallenblasen-Meridians.

Hörschwäche

Hearing involves the perception and processing of acoustic signals through the ears and the subsequent translation of this information in the brain. The causes of hearing loss are varied. It can be a sign of aging, the result of an illness, or excessive noise exposure.
In TCM, hearing loss means a weakening of the flow of energy and thus blockages in the body. Treatment is as individual as the causes and requires a thorough diagnosis.

Acupuncture never treats only symptoms, as it is a holistically effective procedure

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

Tinnitus refers to a hissing, ringing, or whistling noise in the ear that can only be perceived by the patient. There are a variety of causes that can be responsible for tinnitus. In most cases, even with a thorough examination by an ENT specialist, no cause for the tinnitus can be found.

According to Chinese medicine, a distinction is made between acute and chronic tinnitus, as well as between abundance and deficiency patterns. An appropriate treatment strategy is chosen depending on the individual pattern.

Middle ear infection (otitis media)

Otitis media is usually a bacterial infection of the middle ear and is particularly common in (young) children. Patients complain of severe, throbbing ear pain and hearing loss. They feel ill and have fever and headaches. Infants and young children often have nonspecific symptoms such as mild diarrhea and vomiting; they also frequently complain of abdominal pain and/or ear pain.

According to Chinese medicine, the liver, gallbladder, and kidney meridians are primarily involved. Depending on the classification, acupuncture can be used as a complement to Western treatment. Acupuncture stimulates the flow of Qi and blood locally to relieve ear pain.