Acupuncture Points for Airway Hyperresponsiveness

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Airway Hyperresponsiveness:

Points cited for Airway Hyperresponsiveness

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Airway Hyperresponsiveness. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel2 of 3
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel2 of 3
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian2 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • LU07Interrupted SequenceLung Meridian2 of 3
  • LV02Passing BetweenLiver Meridian2 of 3
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian2 of 3
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 3
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian2 of 3
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian2 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL12 · BL13 · GV14

Point 1 of 3

BL12Wind Gate

BL12 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 風門 (fēng mén)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the du mai at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30033-x
Corroborated by a second study. GV14 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1

Protocol (14 points)

100%

LU07 · LI04 · ST36 · ST40 · SP06 · SP10 · KD03 · KD07 · PC06 · LV02 · CV17 · CV22 · GV14 · GV20

Point 1 of 14

LU07Interrupted Sequence

LU07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Phlegm

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1
Corroborated by a second study. GV14 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30033-x

Protocol (49 points)

100%

LU01 · LU05 · LU07 · LU09 · LU11 · LI04 · LI06 · LI20 · ST13 · ST25 · ST36 · ST40 · ST44 · SP03 · SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · HT03 · HT05 · HT07 · SI03 · BL13 · BL17 · BL18 · BL20 · BL21 · BL23 · KD03 · KD06 · KD08 · KD27 · PC06 · TB05 · TB15 · GB03 · GB34 · GB40 · GB41 · LV02 · LV03 · LV08 · LV13 · CV04 · CV06 · CV09 · CV17 · CV21 · GV04 · GV13

Point 1 of 49

LU01Central Mansion

LU01 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 中府 (zhōng fǔ)

🎯 Location: Laterosuperior to the sternum 1 thumb width below LU02 at the level of the 1st intercostal space 6 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

⚠️ Cautions: Needle obliquely or laterally, never deeply or medially – risk of pneumothorax.

🛡️ Treats: Heat Chest, Cough, Chest Pain, Fever, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1
Corroborated by a second study. BL13 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30033-x
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Using Acupoints for Airway Hyperresponsiveness

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Airway Hyperresponsiveness
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.