Lung Abscess

Question 1

How many stages for Lung Absces

Answer 1

1. Primary: Mostly Wind Heat (can be w/c, w/d also
2. Abscess Forming Stage
3. Abscess Bursting Stage
4. Convalescent Stage

Question 2

Eitology and Pathology of Lung Abscess

Answer 2

1. Constitution- LU weak, KI Weak
2. Diet - (Spicy, Greasy)
3. Overwork (damages Qi, LU & SP mostly)

Question 3

Aversion to Cold, Fever, Cough, Chest Pain, Small amt. of mucous/sputum, Disturbance of Breath, dry mouth & nasal passage, Slight SWEATING*
T: Slight Yellow Coat P: FLOATING, Rapid

*Heat in LU main symptom = Sweating

Answer 3

Primary Stage of Lung Abscess due to Wind Heat

TP: Release the exterior, clear and dispel Lung heat

Question 4

Points for Lung Abscess/Primary Stage d/t Wind Heat

Answer 4

LU 7, LI 4, 11, UB 12, DU 16, GB 20, DU 14, SJ5

Question 5

Formula for Lung Abscess/Primary Stage d/t Wind Heat

Answer 5

Yin Qiao San

Question 6

High Fever, Irritability, *SHIVERING, Sweating, Cough, Wheezing, Sensation of Fullness & Oppression in Chest, Chest Pain, sticky & thick phlegm, rapid breath, dry mouth, no thirst
T: Red, yellow greasy coat P: Rapid, Slippery

*Shivering = sign of abscess symptom=interior has very severy heat toxin hurting body qi function

Answer 6

Lung Abscess Forming Stage

TP: Detoxify accumulated pathogens, clear heat, remove Blood Stasis

Question 7

Points for Lung Abscess Forming Stage

Answer 7

LU 1, 5, 10, PC6, LI 11, UB 13, REN 12, LI 11, UB 13, SP 10, REN 17

Question 8

Formula for Lung Abscess Forming Stage

Answer 8

Wei Jing Tang

Modified Reed Decoc

Question 9

Lingering Cough with Profuse FOUL Smelling Sputum with or without blood, chest pain, feeling oppression in chest, dyspnea, difficulty breathing when Lying down, Fever, flushed face, Extreme thirst, irritable
T: Red with yellow greasy Coat P: Slippery, Rapid

Answer 9

Lung Abscess Bursting Stage

TP: Drain pus and Remove poisons

Question 10

Points for Lung Abscess Bursting Stage

Answer 10

LU 1, 5, 10, PC 6, LI 11, UB 13, Ren 12, Ren 17, ST 40, LU 3 (cough, stop bleeding), SP 10, UB 17

Question 11

Formula for Lung Abscess Bursting Stage

Answer 11

Ji Geng Tang Jia Wei

Modified Platycodon Decoc.

Question 12

Fever, Cough, purulent phlegm gradually relieved, physical strength and appetite slowly improve, slight chest pain, sob, spontaneous sweating, night sweating, irritability, dry mough
T: Red, thin coat P: Thready or thready rapid pulse

Thready=deficiency case=LU QI & Yin

Answer 12

Lung Abscess Convalescent Stage

TP: Nourish and Moisten the Lung

Question 13

Points for Lung Abscess Convalescent Stage

Answer 13

LU 9, UB 13, REN 4 (fluid), REN 17, ST 36, SP 6, UB 23, KI 3, 6

Question 14

Formula for Lung Abscess Convalescent Stage

Answer 14

Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

Eliminate Dryness & Rescue the Lung Dec.