Rhinitis Flashcards
What is rhinitis?
Bi yuan is purulent nasal discharge with a foul smell, a stuffed nose, a runny nose, headache, and sneezing.
What is the difference between seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis?
Seasonal is hay fever, pollen, related to the seasons, perennial is permanent such as being allergic to dog hair.
Which pattern includes sneezing, profuse runny nose with white watery discharge, pale complexion, stuffed nose, slight headache, no thirst?
Seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-cold.
What is the tx principle for seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-cold?
Expel wind-cold and restore the dispersing and descending of LU qi.
What is the formula for seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-cold?
Cang er zi san.
What are some points for seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-cold?
LU7, GB20, ST36, GB40, SJ5/GB41.
Which pattern includes sneezing, runny nose with white and watery discharge, itchy throat, itchy red eyes, and slight thirst?
Seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-heat.
What is the tx principle for seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-heat?
Expel wind, clear heat, and restore the dispersing and descending of LU qi.
What is the formula seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-heat?
Sang ju yin.
What are some points for seasonal allergic rhinitis wind-heat?
LI4, SP5, LU10.
What is the tx principle for perennial allergic rhinitis?
Tonify the LU and KI defensive qi systems strengthen the du vessel, consolidate the exterior and expel wind.
What is the formula for perennial allergic rhinitis?
Yu ping feng san.
What are some points for perennial allergic rhinitis?
GB20, LU7, UB62, DU23, LI20.
