Excess (Keys)

Question 1

Qi Stagnation

Answer 1

pain (distention; radiating pain) low grade fever
T: normal
P: wiry (LV, GB patterns)

Question 2

Blood Stagnation

Answer 2

pain (fixed, stab, sharp), purple in complexion, nail and tongue
T: purple, engorged, sublingual veins
P: choppy, wiry

Question 3

Damp

Answer 3

heaviness, fullness, edema, vomit, diarrhea
T: sticky/greasy coat
P: slippery, soggy

Question 4

Phlegm

Answer 4

visible = sputum, mucus
invisible=
1. hardening, nodules, stones, tumor, cyst
2. mental, mania, depression, speech
T: sticky coat
P: slippery

Question 5

Skin Cold

Answer 5

pale, watery, abundant
T: white coat
P: tight + tense, slow

Question 6

Skin Heat

Answer 6

yellow discharge, dark discharge, strong/bad odor, thirst/cold drinks, high fever
T: red, yellow coating
P: rapid

Question 7

exterior cold

Answer 7

aversion to wind/cold
chills/fever
not warm with clothes

Question 8

damp heat

Answer 8

T: red + yellow, sticky
P: rapid + slippery/soggy

Question 9

damp cold

Answer 9

T: white + sticky
P: tight/tense + soggy/slippery

Question 10

LU Qi Deficiency

Answer 10

cough + qi deficiency symptoms