Do I have to take herbs?

Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture alone may help, but for cases needing internal treatment, combining with herbs greatly improves treatment outcomes and durability.

Can cough temporarily worsen during herbal treatment?

As accumulated phlegm-fluid (痰飮) in the lungs is expelled, cough may temporarily increase. This is a healing reaction, usually subsiding in 3–5 days.

Can I take respiratory herbs with Western cough/phlegm medication?

Yes, with a 1–2 hour gap. Discuss with your doctor for combination with antibiotics.

How long should I take respiratory herbs?

Acute cough/cold: 1–2 weeks; chronic rhinitis/asthma/cough: 2–3 months recommended. For constitutional improvement and recurrence prevention, periodic intake at season changes is effective.

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It is not something you must take — acupuncture and physical therapy alone are often enough. We cannot say that it fundamentally changes your constitution, and we regard rhinitis and asthma as conditions to be managed. Do not stop an asthma controller inhaler on your own, even when you have no symptoms.

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Medical ReviewHyo-seop KimChief Director