“Can acupuncture help a cough?”

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“Can acupuncture help a cough?”

I am a 43 year old female. I have had a cough for over a week. Can acupuncture help a cough?

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**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes. Acupuncture with cupping, herbs, and sometimes massage works well for coughs, pneumonia, and also the common cold.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Yes! Very much so! Many times you will also be given herbal remedy too!

**Yali Fan** Acupuncturist Richmond, VA · Accepted Answer

Yali Fan Acupuncturist Richmond, VA

Yes. Acupuncture is very good for help cough problems, sometimes can be instantly stop cough after place a needle in some locations on body.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, and there are lots of Chinese herbal formulas that can help, as well.

**Majidreza Tabibzadeh** Acupuncturist TUSTIN, California · Accepted Answer

Majidreza Tabibzadeh Acupuncturist TUSTIN, California

It depends on the type and the reason for the cough. But in most coughs, it can help.

**Kathleen ODonnell** Acupuncturist Blue Ahs, OH · Accepted Answer

Kathleen ODonnell Acupuncturist Blue Ahs, OH

Generally, yes, acupuncture can help with a cough. I would recommend you talk to your doctor first about possibly getting tested for Covid-19 to rule that out before you see an acupuncturist. Acupuncture can often help with both allergies and help improve lung function to assist with your cough.
I hope that you feel better soon!

**Zhen Hu** Acupuncturist Chandler, AZ · Accepted Answer

Zhen Hu Acupuncturist Chandler, AZ

Absolutely, our clinic treats many cough cases.

**Dr. Anthony Gordon** Acupuncturist SMITHTOWN, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anthony Gordon Acupuncturist SMITHTOWN, NY

Yes, depending on the situation. A virtual consultation would be able to tell you how much acupuncture could help you.

**Beverly Lawrence** Acupuncturist Cottonwood, AZ · Accepted Answer

With all symptoms we need to first determine the cause. If the underlying cause is a weakened immune system then acupuncture is usually very effective. If it is a smokers the acupuncture can help you quit smoking. If the cause is potentially a more serious condition then the acupuncturist can work in tandem with your medical professional to diagnose and then appropriately treat the condition.

**Mary Hills** Acupuncturist Alpine, CA · Accepted Answer

Mary Hills Acupuncturist Alpine, CA

Yes, it can, and there are also herbal formulas that can help.

Mary Hills, DACM, LAc

**Jessica Ra'chel Newman** Acupuncturist LONG BEACH, CA · Accepted Answer

Jessica Ra'chel Newman Acupuncturist LONG BEACH, CA

Yes, acupuncture, especially in conjunction with Chinese Herbal medicine, can definitely help a cough. Try the tea tree oil boil to help clear things up very quickly:
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**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

Acupuncture AND herbs could help your cough most likely.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Yes. And so can Chinese Herbs.

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello! Yes, it can treat respiratory disorders such as cough.

**Lawrence Kwong** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence Kwong Acupuncturist New York, NY

Acupuncture can help with cough. Acupuncture can help with restoring balance in one's body and we see coughing as an imbalance that the person may have.

**Yolanda Seliga** Acupuncturist Park Ridge, IL · Accepted Answer

Yolanda Seliga Acupuncturist Park Ridge, IL

Hello & thank you for your question! Yes, acupuncture can help alleviate a cough whether its dry, productive, or a mixture of both. We can also give suggestions for minor lifestyle and diet modifications, as well as herbal formulas, to decrease recovery time.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, it can help a cough.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

yes

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Phranque Wright Acupuncturist Chicago, IL

It can, it does, but it depends on your condition on how to treat it. Find a licensed acupuncturist in your area so they can assess you and treat you properly.

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Yes, it can.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Absolutely.

**Gregory McCue** Acupuncturist Huntington, NY · Accepted Answer

Gregory McCue Acupuncturist Huntington, NY

Hi,

Yes, you will receive treatment along with herbs that will help suppress your cough.

**Natalia Manko** Acupuncturist Torrance, CA · Accepted Answer

Natalia Manko Acupuncturist Torrance, CA

Acupuncture and cupping the chest helps a lot to open up the chest, release mucus, and stop cough.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

It can, and it can help prevent getting sick in the future.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Yes, combining with Chinese herbal medicine will produce a better and faster results.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

If you've had a cough that has persisted for more than 7 days, your first stop should be your primary care physician. If they can't find anything wrong (which happens more often than you might think) then, yes, acupuncture can probably help.

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