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Chinese patterns
Lung Yin Xu (Deficiency)
Diagnoses

definition and etiology

» conventional diagnoses: pulmonary tuberculosis; chronic pharyngitis; chronic bronchitis; bronchiectasis.

» etiology: chronic Lung Qi Xu (Deficiency); Stomach and/or Kidney Yin Xu (Deficiency) due to irregular diet and/or extended overexertion; Lung Dryness from endogenous or exogenous causes

signs and symptoms

signs and syptoms:

dry, unproductive cough

• sparse, sticky phlegm

• possible blood in the sputum

• dry mouth and throat

• tickly throat

• hoarse or low voice

• malar flush

• night sweats

slight afternoon or evening fever

• hot palms and soles

• emaciated appearance

» pulse: rapid; thin, fine or floating-empty

» tongue: red, peeled, with cracks in Lung area and dry coating

course and prognosis

» principle of treatment: tonify Lung Yin; nourish body fluids; clear Empty Heat; tonify Kidney Yin if appropriate

» therapeutic note: no moxa

differential diagnosis

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