Lung Qi Deficiency with Heat
Description
Shortness of breath, cough with yellow phlegm, fever and thirst.
Clinical features
Shortness of breath on exertion, cough with yellow phlegm, fever, thirst, red tongue with yellow coating, rapid pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Lung Qi deficiency with Heat correlates with chronic bronchitis, COPD exacerbations, and fever. Characterized by cough with yellow phlegm, shortness of breath, and a weak rapid pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for anxiety, insomnia, respiratory diseases, and digestive disorders. Case series demonstrate positive outcomes for complex pattern differentiation. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern combinations.
⚠️ Cautions
Caution in febrile conditions. Avoid strong warming techniques. Monitor temperature.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for insomnia. Sleep Med Rev. 2020. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for anxiety. J Affect Disord. 2019. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for Parkinson disease. Mov Disord. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.