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.
Tiffany Smith, LAc, MSAOM
Tiffany Smith, LAc, MSAOM, earned her master's degree in microbiology and immunology from Texas Tech University before obtaining her degree and license in traditional Chinese medicine. She teaches at Texas Health and Science University and maintains a private practice.