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Acupuncture Points for Wheeze

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Wheeze:

WheezingAsthmaCoughDyspneaBronchial AsthmaChest Tightness

Points cited for Wheeze

How often each point appears across the 13 entries ranked highest for Wheeze. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian11 of 13
  • GV14Great VertebraGoverning Vessel6 of 13
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian4 of 13
  • CV17Chest CentreConception Vessel4 of 13
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian3 of 13
  • BL12Wind GateBladder Meridian2 of 13
  • BL17Diaphragm Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 13
  • CV22Celestial ProminenceConception Vessel2 of 13
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 13
  • LU01Central MansionLung Meridian2 of 13
  • LU07Interrupted SequenceLung Meridian2 of 13
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 13

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL12 · BL13 · GV14

CoughAsthmaShortness Of BreathChest TightnessWheeze
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:10.1186/s13063-015-0947-z ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL13, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/846851 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

71%

BL13 · BL17

CoughWheezingDyspneaAsthma Chronic ModerateChest Tightness
Point 1 of 2

BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1745-6215-11-121 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL13, BL17 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.13729/j.issn.1671-7813.2015.10.73 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

71%

BL13 · BL20 · BL23 · GV14

AsthmaWheezingDyspnea
Point 1 of 4

BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2015/846851 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL13, BL20, BL23, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.16368/j.issn.1674-8999.2018.08.331 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

71%

ST36 · ST40 · BL12 · BL20 · KD01

CoughPhlegmWheezingCopd
Point 1 of 5

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, ST40 also appear 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 (3 points)

71%

BL13 · BL20 · BL23

CoughWheezingSpontaneous SweatingDyspneaShortness Of BreathChest TightnessSputum ExpectorationChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Point 1 of 3

BL13Lung Shu Point

BL13 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 肺俞 (fèi yú)

🎯 Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV12 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2022/4084505 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL13, BL20, BL23 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/846851 ↗

Protocol (14 points)

71%

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

AsthmaWheezingAirway Hyperresponsiveness
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. CV17, CV22, GV14 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.16368/j.issn.1674-8999.2018.08.331 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Wheeze

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 Wheeze
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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