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HAY FEVER

SHANG HAN-TAI YANG LEVEL: WIND-COLD ATTACKS THE LUNGS

Clinical Manifestations	Watery nasal discharge Sneezing Itching eyes and nose Irritated, watery eyes Pale, baggy mucus membranes Red, swollen conjunctiva Edema and vasodiation of the nasal mucus membrane Reduction or loss of the sense of smell Maybe nasal polyps Maybe nasal obstruction Severe chills Mild or no fever Frontal or maxillary headache Generalized discomfort Stiff neck and shoulders	Body aches Joint ache Nausea Vomiting Hiccups Anhidrosis Gasping Stabbing joint pain Itchy throat Cough Asthma Aversion to Wind and Cold Maybe low back pain Maybe frozen shoulder Maybe dyspnea Maybe epistaxis (severe) T: Normal C: Thin, white P: Superficial and tight
Treatment Principle	Relieve Exterior Expel Wind-Cold Warm the Lungs Disperse the Lungs Stop Asthma Transform Phlegm-Fluids Descend Lung Qi
Herb Formulas	Ma Huang Tang Jing Fang Bai Du San Xing Su San Xiao Qing Long Tangmodified Gui Zhi Tang Ma Huang Jia Zhu Tang Xin Yi San For pain in the nasal cavity: Jia Wei Xin Yi San If Wind-Cold transforms into Heat: Sang Ju Yin modified Patent Medicines: Bi Min Gan Wan (Pe Min Kan Wan) Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan For signs of Heat: Bi Yan Pian
Points	LI-4, LI-20, LI-19, UB-7, LU-7, ST-36 GB-20, GB-11, LI-20, LI-11, LI-4 UB-12, UB-13, GB-20, LU-7, LU-5, LI-4, KI-7, DU-16 UB-6, UB-2, SI-3 LU-7, LI-4, LI-11, Yintang, LI-20, DU-23, UB-2, Bitong To Expel Wind Cold: GB-20, DU-16, UB-12 To Disperse the Lung: UB-13 To clear nasal obstruction: LI-20, Bitong, Yintang To Promote Sweat: LI-4, KI-7, LU-7, SJ-5 LU-7, LI-4, LI-20, UB-12, UB-13, DU-23, GB-20, Yintang Moxa Yintang With copious mucus: SP-3, ST-40 With Heat: LU-10, LI-11

WIND-COLD ATTACKS THE LUNGS WITH DAMPNESS ACCUMULATION

Clinical Manifestations	Itching or tickling in the throat Wheezing Sneezing Gasping Cough with expectoration of thin, watery or frothy white sputum General body aches No thirst Dyspnea Headache Body aches A sensation of heaviness Chills with low grade fever Maybe asthma Intolerance of Cold Anhidrosis Blocked and/or runny nose with watery nasal discharge Chest discomfort Neck stiffness Irritability T: Pink C: Thin, white and moist P: Superficial and tight
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind-Cold Induce diaphoresis Dispel Dampness
Herb Formulas	Ma Huang Jia Zhu Tang Xiao Qing Long Tang Chinese patent medicines: Xiao Qing Long Wan
Points	SJ-5, SP-3, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13 To Expel Wind Cold: DU-16, GB-20, UB-12, LI-4, SJ-5 (Sedating technique) To Disperse the Lungs: UB-13, LU-7, REN-17 To Expel water: SP-6, SP-9, Moxa REN-4, REN-6, DU-4 To Resolve Phlegm: ST-40

WIND-COLD ATTACKS THE LUNGS WITH PHLEGM-FLUIDS

Clinical Manifestations	Cough with a heavy sound Choking cough Stuffy and runny nose Copious thin, watery nasal discharge Excessive lacrimation Wheezing with expectoration of copious thin watery or string mucus Orthopnea Thin white sputum Chills and fever Headache Nasal obstruction Itching larynx Aching of limbs Muscle soreness Chilliness Anhidrosis T: Normal C:Thin and white P: Floating or Floating and tense
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind and Cold Warm the Lungs Warm and transform Phlegm Fluids Stop wheezing
Herb Formulas	Xiao Qing Long Tang To strengthen Spleen and Kidney Yang and transform Fluids: Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang Liu Jun Zi Tang Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan Chinese patent medicines: Qi Guan Yan Ke Suo Tan Chuan Wan Xiao Ke Chuan Xiao Qing Long Wan
Points	Dingchuan, LU-6, LU-7, PC-6, REN-17, SP-3, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13 SJ-5, SP-3, ST-40, UB-12, UB-13

LUNG QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Chronic, weak cough Coughing fatigues the patient Continuous cough Cough is aggravated by fatigue, exertion or exposure to Wind Aversion to Wind Sneezing Frequent colds Shortness of breath Clear thin or white mucus Spontaneous perspiration Weary Spirit Catches cold easily Weak, low voice or Reluctance to speak Dry, white face Dry throat Dyspnea on movement Parched mouth T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Forceless and weak
Treatment Principle	Tonify Lung Qi Transform Phlegm Stop cough
Herb Formulas	Bu Fei Tang Bu Fei Tang + Yu Ping Feng San Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang With Heat in the Lungs: Ren Shen Ge Jie San With Spleen Qi Deficiency: Liu Jun Zi Tangmodified Chinese Patent Medicines: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan Ge Jie Da Bu Wan Ren Shen Yang Ying Wan Ping Chuan Wan
Points	LU-1, REN-6, REN-17, ST-36, UB-13 REN-6, REN-12, ST-36, UB-42, UB-43 LU-9, REN-17, ST-36, UB-13, UB-43 LU-7, LU-9, REN-12, SP-6, moxa or moxa needle DU-14, ST-36, UB-13, UB-20, UB-43

LUNG QI AND YIN DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Chronic cough with sparse sputum Sputum difficult to expectorate Sneezing Shortness of breath Spontaneous perspiration Dry mouth and tongue Palpitations with a stifling sensation in chest Fatigue Irritability Thirst Dry throat Insomnia Listless speech T: Red and dry or Pink and dry C: Thin and dry P: Deficient and rapid or Irregular and slow or Thready and deficient or Consistently irregular
Treatment Principle	Augment Qi Clear Heat
Herb Formulas	Sheng Mai San Jiu Xian San Due to Heat and Dryness of the Lungs: Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Points	KI-3, KI-6, LU-1, LU-5, LU-6, LU-7, LU-9, LU-10, ST-36, UB-13, UB-17, UB-23, UB-43

DEFICIENCY COLD

Clinical Manifestations	Cold extremities No thirst Dry throat Excessive salivation with spitting up of clear Fluids No coughing Spontaneous sweating A bland taste in the mouth Cold breath Frequent, clear urination Irritability Dizziness Frequent urination Cold limbs A pale complexion Abdominal pain which is alleviated by warmth and pressure and aggravated by Cold T: Pale and moist C: None P: Frail or Deep and slow or Wiry and tight
Treatment Principle	Warm the Lungs Strengthen the Stomach
Herb Formulas	Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
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