Asthma has the components of airway constriction and inflammation. Two things are essential for treatment. First, to re-establish normal ‘autonomic’ control of the lungs. This happens by examining the nerves from the upper back that control sympathetic control and also the upper neck that control parasympathetic control. In our experience, stimulation to the sympathetic nerves allows normal control and relief from bronchial constriction. We use a pulse oximeter to measure responsiveness and routinely see improvement in O2 readings. Secondly, identifying often overlooked IgG and IgA sensitivities is essential. Often a common food can exacerbate the asthma reaction. Identifying and eliminating these foods and environmental influences often allows a person control overtheir condition. Lastly, with some people, specific nutraceuticals can reduce the over-production of mucous, leading to less ‘stickiness’ of the mucous in the airways. (If you are having abreathing crisis, go to the emergency department of your local hospital). We work with the chronic issues.
Shortness of breath can relate to several dysfunctions. Upper thoracic nerve dysfunction affects the lungs ability to fully inflate as does fascia (connective tissue) restriction. Food sensitivities, especially dairy, can cause airway restriction and mucous production. Often functional shortness of breat improves very quickly with treatment.
Lastly, scar tissue from COPD and long COVID can affect the lung function and cause structural changes to the lung. For these people we collaborate with WeiLabs (WeiLab.com) for treatment with high success.