Sinusitis Flashcards
2 main etiological patterns
repeated invasion of
wind cold /wind heat impair the descent and disperse
function of the lung
Where do fluids accumulate
Nasal and sinus passages
Long term stagnation generates heat, which turns into what
Yellow turbid discharge
Repeated common cold infections cause _______ inflammation of narrow sinus cavities preventing adequate drainage which leads to further _________
Chronic
infection
excess consumption of this type of food may may predispose a person to sinusitis
Damp, greasy hot food
Formation of damp heat in the ___&__ may travel upwards towards the sinus via the __ channel
ST & SP
ST channel
All Sinusitis patterns are ______ conditions
Excess
Chronic cases of sinusitis have an underlying __ XU root
SP
Lung heat sinusitis symptoms
Flushed face Tenderness over maxillary sinuses Feeling of heat Thirst Stuffed nose Thick yellow discharge Itchy nose & throat Itchy eyes Redness & swelling around the nose T red C sticky & yellow P slippery & full on front right position
Chronic conditions of Sinusitis Lung heat are from repeated invasions of ____ ____
Wind heat
Repeated invasions of Wind heat eventually impair the _______ and ________ of the lung
Descend and disperse
Sinusitis LV and GB heat symptoms
Yellow, sticky & foul smelling/tasting mucus Bloodshot eyes Red face Irritability Dry stool Reduced sense of smell Bitter taste Dry throat full, pounding headache T red, redder sides. C sticky yellow P wiry, slippery , rapid
Sinusitis LV and GB heat -
Fire condenses fluids in the nose and turns to ______ ____
Phlegm heat
