» 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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