Q How often do I need to visit for Korean medicine treatment of sinusitis?
A During the acute stage, 2-3 visits per week; after stabilization, once a week is the guideline. The overall treatment period is generally 4 weeks for acute and 2-4 months for chronic cases.
Detailed Answer
Visit Frequency Guidelines
- Acute stage (weeks 1-2): 2-3 acupuncture sessions per week plus herbal medicine
- Recovery stage (weeks 3-4): 1-2 acupuncture sessions per week, continuing herbal medicine
- Chronic stable stage: once a week or once every two weeks, with herbal prescriptions in 2-4 week cycles
- Preventive care stage: once a month or supplementary prescriptions at seasonal changes
Treatment Period Goals
Acute: full recovery within 4 weeks. Chronic: at least 2 months, and 4 months or more when nasal polyps or structural problems are present. At Dongjedang, we evaluate progress with a symptom score every 2-4 weeks and adjust the treatment plan. Those near Dong-gu, Incheon can visit easily.
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