Ryu Acupuncture Clinic, Inc. 

Over 20 million people, or 1 in 15 people, in the U.S. suffer from asthma and 30,000 people have an asthma attack every day.  These figures are increasing despite the billions of dollars spent on medication annually.  Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing and shortness of breath.  Other symptoms may include coughing and chest tightness.  Asthma is caused by chronic inflammation of airway passages, making them highly sensitive to various triggers, such as pollen, cigarette smoke, and other allergens.

Here is a testimonial from one of our patients:

"I began bringing my ten year old son Bryan to Dr. Ryu back in October of ’08 because he had been suffering from asthma for eight years and had to take five medications every day for six years. I was tired of not seeing any long term positive results and felt frustrated and hopeless. After a long, long search, I got a recommendation from a friend who is a nurse and had tried acupuncture treatments with his two kids, especially because of concerns about side effects from the medicines. I was determined to give my son a second chance of enjoying a normal life without frequent trips to the emergency room and practically living at the pediatrician’s office. Until Dr. Ryu began treating him, Bryan couldn’t go outside in the cold at all because it would trigger an immediate and severe asthma attack.

After just three weeks of acupuncture and herbal medication with Dr. Ryu, I saw Bryan's improvement. It was incredible! Now after three months of treatment, my son is free of asthma and free of medicines. Dr. Ryu was able to do in three months what eight years of Western medicine could not. In addition to curing Bryan’s asthma, Dr. Ryu also repaired some brain damage resulting from the lack of air and blood circulation to his brain. Dr. Ryu is an amazing doctor and a great human being. This treatment has truly changed our lives, especially my son's. This year was my son's first winter not visiting doctors every two weeks and emergency rooms as well. He went to the snow for the very first time. It was totally worth it to go to Dr. Ryu. He is the BEST!!!" - Nancy T.

Acupuncture For Asthma

Our experience has shown that in the majority of asthma cases, the patient has an imbalanced immune system. Naturally, our treatments focus on balancing and strengthening the immune system. Many patients report significant, lasting benefits in just a few sessions of treatment.

What to Expect

The first acupuncture treatment will often relieve an acute exacerbation, but a course of multiple treatments should be given for lasting relief. Initially, the patient will feel better and need their inhaler less and ultimately may not need to depend on an inhaler anymore. Acupuncture can be a safe alternative for treating asthma with no side effects.