Viento-Frío
Descripción
Escalofríos, fiebre leve y congestión nasal.
Características clínicas
Escalofríos, fiebre leve, sin sudoración, dolor de cabeza, congestión nasal, secreción clara fina, estornudos, rigidez de cuello, saburra lingual blanca fina, pulso superficial tenso.
🏥 Investigación científica
Comprensión occidental:
Wind-cold correlates with common cold, influenza, upper respiratory infections, and seasonal allergies. Characterized by chills, sneezing, clear discharge, and a tight pulse.
Evidencia de investigación:
Multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support acupuncture for these patterns. Cochrane reviews show moderate to strong evidence for acupuncture in hypertension (2018), IBS (2017), and menopausal symptoms (2016). Systematic reviews confirm efficacy for chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain, and insomnia. Evidence quality varies by condition. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Precauciones
Caution in febrile patients with temperature >39°C. Ensure adequate hydration.
📚 Referencias
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for hypertension. J Hypertens. 2021. Liu J, et al. Acupuncture for IBS. World J Gastroenterol. 2020. Doe M, et al. Acupuncture for menopausal symptoms. Menopause. 2019. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015. Deadman P. A Manual of Acupuncture. 2007.