What should you pay attention to when doing cupping?

　　When treating diseases, Chinese medicine pays attention to the root cause of the disease. It starts from the essence of the disease, first analyzes the actual cause of the disease, and then formulates a targeted plan based on the cause of the disease. Among the many treatment methods, cupping It is a very effective method of traditional Chinese medicine, and many diseases can be cured through this method. However, there are some issues that should be noted when using this approach.

　　Cupping is a very widely used diagnosis and treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. As a treatment method, what should you pay attention to when cupping is used?

　　People with chronic lung disease can cause alveoli to rupture

　　Patients with chronic lung diseases, such as COPD, tuberculosis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis, etc., are not suitable for cupping. When there is inflammation in the lungs, it is often accompanied by damage to the alveoli or fluid accumulation in the lungs. If cupping treatment is used, the intrathoracic pressure will change drastically, causing the bullae on the lung surface to rupture, resulting in spontaneous pneumothorax.

　　It’s easy to catch a cold after taking a shower after cupping

　　After cupping, the skin is in a damaged state and is very fragile. Taking a bath at this time can easily cause skin damage and inflammation. And if you take a cold shower, your skin pores will be open and you will easily catch cold. Therefore, you must not take a shower immediately after cupping.

　　Prolonged cupping can cause skin infection

　　Cupping varies according to the size, material, and strength of the negative pressure. However, it is generally advisable to take no more than 15 minutes from the time the fire is lit to the time the tank is opened. Because the main principle of cupping lies in negative pressure rather than time, if the cupping time is too long under high negative pressure until the blisters are pulled out, it will not only damage the skin, but may also cause skin infection.

　　Precautions for cupping in spring

　　The weather gets warmer in spring and the temperature begins to rise. However, the sudden spring cold in the north can still make people caught off guard suffer from respiratory diseases such as colds. For colds caused by wind and cold, using cupping to draw out the cold air can effectively relieve the symptoms. Pay attention to the lubrication of the jar mouth during treatment. The weather in the north is dry, especially in spring, which is cold and dry. In this environment, people's skin lacks moisture, which can easily cause skin rupture during cupping.

　　Things to note when cupping in summer

　　In summer, when the temperature is high and there is a lot of rain, people are prone to skin diseases such as prickly heat. At this time, cupping is mainly used to remove moisture. Since you sweat more in summer, it is best to take a shower and dry your body before cupping, so as not to let sweat affect the adsorption of cupping. Do not take a shower after extraction, even if you are sweating a lot, to avoid cold and infection.

　　Precautions for Cupping in Autumn and Winter

　　In these two seasons, the temperature is low and dry. For cupping, you should choose a warm room and pay attention to heat preservation. For patients who need cupping on the back, abdomen and other parts, the cupping time can be appropriately reduced and the body should not be exposed for too long. Dress immediately after the extraction, and drink some hot water to warm your body. The skin is dry in autumn and winter, so cupping should lubricate the mouth of the cup to protect the skin from injury.

　　cupping Although this traditional Chinese medicine method is helpful in alleviating the symptoms of many diseases, it is still recommended that patients go to a large hospital for treatment for more serious diseases. Even if this method is used, more attention should be paid to some issues.