Lung Patterns Flashcards
(100 cards)
What are the clinical signs of Lung Qi Xu?
Shortness of breath, weak voice, watery sputum, tiredness, bright white complexion, spontaneous sweating.
What tongue and pulse are seen in Lung Qi Xu?
Tongue: pale or normal with thin white coat; Pulse: Reduced Substance, especially front right.
What causes Lung Qi Xu?
Hereditary weakness, sedentary posture, unresolved Wind-Cold/Heat, antibiotic use, Kidney Qi Xu.
What is the treatment principle for Lung Qi Xu?
Tonify Lung Qi and warm Yang Qi.
Which points treat Lung Qi Xu?
Bl13, Bl43, Lu7, Lu9, St36, Ren6, Ren17, Du12.
What are the signs of Lung Yin Xu?
Dry cough, scanty or blood-tinged sputum, low-grade fever, night sweats, dry throat, malar flush.
What tongue and pulse indicate Lung Yin Xu?
Tongue: red, dry, peeled; Pulse: thin, tight, slightly rapid.
What is the treatment for Lung Yin Xu?
Tonify Lung Yin, nourish fluids, clear empty heat.
Which acupuncture points are used for Lung Yin Xu?
Bl13, Bl43, Lu5, Lu6, Lu7, Lu10, Kid6, Ren4, Ren12, Ren17.
What are the signs of Lung Dryness?
Dry cough, dry skin, dry mouth/throat, thirst, hoarse voice.
What is the treatment for Lung Dryness?
Moisten the Lungs and nourish body fluids.
Which points treat Lung Dryness?
Lu9, Kid6, Sp6, Ren12.
What are signs of Wind-Cold Invading the Lungs?
Cough with watery sputum, chills, sneezing, runny nose, occipital headache, aversion to cold.
What tongue and pulse are seen in Wind-Cold in Lungs?
Tongue: pinkish with thin white coat; Pulse: Floating and Tight.
What is the treatment for Wind-Cold invasion?
Expel Cold, release exterior, stimulate Lung dispersing/descending.
Which points are used for Wind-Cold invasion?
Lu7, LI4, Bl12, Bl13, GB20, Du16.
What are the signs of Wind-Heat Invading the Lungs?
Cough with thick yellow sputum, sore throat, fever, thirst, nasal discharge, body aches.
What is the treatment principle for Wind-Heat invasion?
Clear Heat, release Exterior, stimulate Lung dispersing/descending.
What acupuncture points are used for Wind-Heat in the Lungs?
Lu7, LI4, SJ5, GB20, Du14, Lu11, Lu10, Lu5, LI11, Bl12, Bl13.
What are the signs of Wind-Water in Lungs?
Sudden eye/face swelling, scanty pale urine, bright complexion, cough, fever, breathlessness.
What points treat Wind-Water?
Lu7, LI6, LI7, LI4, Bl12, Bl13, Ren9.
What are symptoms of Damp-Phlegm obstructing the Lungs?
Chronic cough, white sputum, chest stuffiness, dyspnea, asthma.
What is the treatment principle for Damp-Phlegm in Lungs?
Resolve Phlegm and restore Lung descending function.
Which points are used for Damp-Phlegm in Lungs?
Lu1, Lu5, Lu7, Lu9, St40, P6, Ren9, Ren12, Ren17, Ren22, Bl13, Bl20.