Can pneumonia be moxibustion

In general, patients with pneumonia can undergo moxibustion, but it needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor.

Pneumonia usually refers to inflammation of the terminal airways, alveoli and lung interstitium, which may be related to pathogenic microorganisms, physical and chemical factors, immune damage and other factors, and patients may have symptoms such as fever, sputum production, and shortness of breath. Moxibustion is a common treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly using moxa sticks and moxa pillars made of moxa leaves, and the moxa heat generated stimulates the acupuncture points or specific parts of the human body, and adjusts the physiological and biochemical functions of the human body by stimulating the activities of meridian qi, so as to achieve the purpose of disease prevention and treatment.Moxibustion for pneumonia patients can play a role in warming the meridians and dissipating cold, circulating qi and channeling, supporting yang solidification, and lifting and sinking of yang, and can relieve uncomfortable symptoms such as fever, phlegm, and shortness of breath caused by pneumonia, so pneumonia patients can undergo moxibustion. However, moxibustion needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and it is necessary to avoid blindly operating on your own, so as not to cause uncomfortable symptoms.

If the patient has the above uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition. In daily life, patients need to drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, carrots, apples, pears, etc., which can replenish the nutrients needed by the body. At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to rest more and avoid overexertion, so as not to aggravate the condition.