Acupuncture can be highly effective in cases of nasal congestion so common in allergy presentations; so much so that I often treat such issues using acupuncture protocols alone. In cases of seasonal allergies with highly predictable causes such as obvious elevations of environmental allergens, I use a skeleton acupuncture prescription that can easily be fleshed out to target potential underlying patterns and effectively customized to the patient.
Jong Lee, LAc, PhD
Dr. Jong Lee is an internationally distinguished expert in the field of Korean medicine, renowned for his publications, lectures and experience in the field. A graduate of Kyunghee University in Seoul, South Korea (BS, MS and PhD), he currently practices in Irvine, Calif., at Acupia Wellness. Dr. Lee’s clinical and research interests include the biochemical mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, and their interaction with herbal medicine.