Lung Qi Deficiency

Star

肺氣虛 (Fèi Qì Xū)

Zang-Fu

Tongue

Pale

Pulse

Weak, especially in the right cun

Key Symptoms

Weak coughShortness of breath worse on exertionWeak voiceSpontaneous sweatingFrequent colds

Overview

Weak Lung Qi failing to govern respiration and the exterior.

Etiology

Chronic cough, prolonged illness, or constitutional weakness.

Pathomechanism

The Lung fails to govern Qi and disperse Wei Qi, weakening respiration and the exterior.

Treatment Principle

Tonify and augment Lung Qi.

Representative Formulas

Acupuncture Points

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