» conventional diagnoses: bronchitis with chronic dry, scratchy cough; asthma
» etiology: Liver Qi Stagnation due to protracted and/or intense anger evolves into Liver Fire; usually also involves excessive dietary consumption of Hot and greasy foods (Heat producing).
signs and symptoms
signs and syptoms:
cough
yellow or blood-tinged expectoration
dyspnea
fullness and stuffiness of chest and hypochondrium
red face
headache
dizziness
thirst
bitter taste in mouth
scanty dark urine
constipation.
» pulse: wiry, slippery
» tongue: red, esp. on sides; swollen in front; yellow coating
course and prognosis
» principle of treatment: clear Liver Fire; harmonize the Liver; stimulate descending of Lung Qi
differential diagnosis
footnotes