Summary of Lung Disease Patterns Flashcards
1
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Lung Disease Patterns
Key Points (General):
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Cough
Abnormal breathing (panting wheezing, shortage of qi, shortness of breath, dyspnea, etc.)
Chills and fever
Sneezing
Superficial pulse
2
Q
Lung Qi Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations (Common/Specific):
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Common:
Feeble cough and dyspnea that worsens with exertion Copious thin, clear phlegm Shortage of qi Shortness of breath Dislike speaking Low voice Fatigue Low energy Spontaneous sweating Aversion to wind Easy to catch cold Pale complexion Pale tongue with thin white coating Weak pulse
3
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Lung Yin Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations (Common/Specific):
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Common:
Dry cough without phlegm or with little sticky phlegm, or with blood phlegm Difficult expectoration Dry mouth Red cheeks Hoarse voice Tidal fever Night sweating Feverish sensation in five centers area Red tongue with little coating Thready and rapid pulse
4
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Exopathogens Assaulting the Lung
Wind-cold
Clinical Manifestations (Common/Specific):
A
Common:
Mild Chills
Fever
Superficial Puls
Specific:
Harsh, coarse, forceful cough, with thin clear sputm that's easy to expectorate Headache Body ache Thin white tongue coating Tight pulse
