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.
Todd Turnbull, DC, CCSP
Dr. Todd Turnbull, a 1991 graduate of Life University and board-certified chiropractic sports physician, maintains a private practice in Portland, Ore. Contact him with questions or comments via his website: www.drtoddturnbull.com.