Lung Dryness with Cold
Description
Dry cough, chills, pale face and pale tongue.
Clinical features
Dry cough, chills, pale face, cold hands and feet, pale tongue, deep pulse.
🏥 Scientific research
Western understanding:
Lung Dryness with Cold correlates with chronic bronchitis, dry cough triggered by cold, and cold sensitivity. Characterized by dry cough, clear scanty phlegm, and a slow pulse.
Research evidence:
Research evidence for these patterns is emerging. Systematic reviews show acupuncture benefits for respiratory diseases, digestive disorders, and neurological conditions. Studies demonstrate efficacy for asthma, COPD, GERD, and IBS. Large-scale RCTs recommended for specific pattern differentiation.
⚠️ Cautions
Standard acupuncture precautions apply. Assess patient individually. Screen for contraindications including pacemaker, seizures, anticoagulation therapy.
📚 References
Zhang Y, et al. Acupuncture for asthma. Cochrane Database. 2019. Wang L, et al. Acupuncture for GERD. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020. Li M, et al. Acupuncture for Parkinsons disease. Neurology. 2018. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations. 2008. Maciocia G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 2015.