chest tightness

16 conditions and 1 pattern list this symptom.

Combine with other symptoms

Coronary artery disease critical

chest pain on exertionchest tightnessshortness of breathpain radiating to the arm or jawfatigue

Formulas: Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang, Gui Zhi Gan Cao Tang, Sheng Mai San

Asthma moderate

wheezingshortness of breathchest tightnesscoughcoughing at nightdifficulty breathing

Herbs: Ai Di Cha, An Ye, Bai Bu, Bai Fu Zi, Bai Jie Zi, Bai Qian

Formulas: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Ding Chuan Tang, Ma Huang Tang

COPD and emphysema severe

shortness of breath on exertionlong-lasting coughwheezingchest tightnessfrequent chest infectionstiredness

Formulas: Ren Shen Ge Jie San

Chest painful obstruction critical

chest painchest tightnesspain radiating to the left armpain on exertionpalpitationsshortness of breath

Chest tightness moderate

chest tightnessshortness of breathpalpitationschest painanxietyfrequent sighing

Herbs: Ba Yue Zha, Chen Pi, Chen Xiang, Chuan Lian Zi, Da Fu Pi, Dai Dai Hua

Formulas: San Ren Tang, Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Chronic bronchitis severe

long-lasting coughcoughing up mucus most daysshortness of breathwheezingfrequent chest infectionschest tightness

Formulas: Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang, Liu Jun Zi Tang, Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang

More conditions with this symptom

Cough mild Hiccups mild Shortness of breath severe Silicosis severe Wheezing moderate Cardiovascular disorders severe Palpitations moderate Phlegm moderate Respiratory disorders moderate Bronchitis moderate

Patterns with this finding

TCM patterns whose key symptoms include it — the more specific pattern first.

Cold-Phlegm

Symptom associations are drawn from our condition and pattern monographs and are for educational purposes only — many symptoms have causes not covered here. A persistent or severe symptom warrants a qualified healthcare provider.

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