Is acupuncture effective for ENT disorders?

Yes, acupuncture stimulates acupoints around ears, nose, throat to ease inflammation and improve circulation. Combined with herbs, fast improvement can be expected for rhinitis, tinnitus, sore throat.

How is pharmacopuncture used for ENT disorders?

Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic herbal compounds are injected directly into nose, ear, throat-related acupoints. Particularly effective for chronic rhinitis, tinnitus, chronic pharyngitis.

Do you insert needles directly into the nose or ear?

No, needles are not inserted directly into the nose or ear canal. We needle acupoints connected to ear/nose/throat (hand, arm, neck, head etc.) to improve qi-blood circulation in the affected area.

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Acupuncture & Pharmacopuncture

Yes. Acupuncture stimulates points around the ear, nose and throat to ease inflammation and improve circulation. In rhinitis, tinnitus and sore throat, combining it with herbal medicine can bring faster symptom improvement.

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