Gasping

Tai Yang Shang Han

Clinical Manifestations	Itching or tickling in the throat Cough with expectoration of thin, watery or frothy white sputum Chills with low grade fever Wheezing Sneezing Gasping Anhidrosis No thirst Headache Aversion to Wind Blocked and / or runny nose with clear, watery nasal discharge General body aches Maybe asthma T: Pink C: Thin, white and moist P: Superficial and tight
Treatment Principle	Expel Wind Dispel Cold Ventilate the Lungs Resolve Phlegm
Herb Formulas	Ma Huang Tang San Ao Tang San You Tang Shen Mi Tang With Qi Stagnation in the Interior: Xiang Su San
Points	DU-16, GB-20, LI-4 + LU-7 or LI-4 + KI-7, LU-5, UB-12, UB-13

Wind-Cold Invasion With Damp Accumulation

Clinical Manifestations	Itching or tickling in the throat Wheezing Sneezing Gasping Cough with expectoration of thin, watery or frothy white sputum General body aches No thirst Dyspnea Headache Body aches A sensation of heaviness Chills with low grade fever Maybe asthma Intolerance of Cold Anhidrosis Blocked and/or runny nose with watery nasal discharge Chest discomfort Neck stiffness Irritability T: Pink C: Thin, white and moist P: Superficial and tight
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind-Cold Induce diaphoresis Dispel Dampness
Herb Formulas	Ma Huang Jia Zhu Tang
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Tai Yang - Yang Ming

Clinical Manifestations	Fever Sweating Thirst Dysenteric diarrhea Foul-smelling stools A burning sensation around the anus Gasping Ephidrosis Palpitations Tenesmus Maybe red tinged urine Irritability and Heat in the chest and epigastrium Stiffness and spasms at the back of the neck Dry mouth Dyspnea with perspiration Maybe wheezing T: Red C: Yellow (Greasy) P: Rapid
Treatment Principle	Release the Exterior Clear Internal Yang Ming Heat Raise Yang to stop diarrhea
Herb Formulas	Ge Gen Huang Qi Huang Lian Tang
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Lung Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Shortness of breath Spontaneous perspiration Occasional chills and fever Cough Wheezing with thin, scanty sputum Low energy Gasping Apathy A propensity to catch cold easily Chest oppression Weak and low voice Dyspnea Fatigue Taciturnity Intolerance of Cold Pale face T: Pale C: Thin white P: Weak or Feeble and weak or Big and Deficient
Treatment Principle	Augment Qi Stabilize the exterior Resolve Phlegm
Herb Formulas	Bu Fei Tang With acute Cold Accumulation: Wen Fei Tang
Points	LU-9, REN-17, ST-36, UB-13, UB-43

Lung And Kidney Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Shortness of breath (difficult to inhale) Dyspnea exacerbated by exertion Asthma (inhalation difficult) Wheezing and gasping for breath Soft, weak voice Spontaneous perspiration Aversion to Wind Emaciated body Exhausted Shen Dispirited Limbs cold Face blue-green-colored Maybe superficial edema of limbs and body Maybe dysuria Maybe stress incontinence on coughing T: Pale, moist and swollen C: White P: Deep and thready or Weak
Treatment Principle	Nourish the Lungs Soothe asthma Reinforce the Kidneys to Grasp Qi
Herb Formulas	Hei Xi Dan
Points	DU-4, KI 3, LU 9, REN-4, REN-6, REN-17, REN-22, ST-36, UB-13, UB-23

Spleen Deficiency Edema With Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	Generalized edema Sensation of heaviness, distention and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen Labored, heavy breathing Urinary difficulty Asthma Chest distention Edema during pregnancy General edema in summer Gasping Rapid breathing T: Normal C: White and slippery P: Thready and moderate or slippery
Treatment Principle	Resolve Dampness Reduce edema Regulate Qi Strengthen the Kidneys Reduce swelling
Herb Formulas	Wu Pi Yin Wu Pi San
Points	REN-6, REN-9, SP-6, SP-9, ST-28, ST-36, UB-20, UB-22, UB-23

Kidney Yang Deficiency: Kidneys Not Grasping Qi

Clinical Manifestations	Dyspnea which is worse on exertion Difficult to inhale but not to exhale Shortness of breath, shallow breathing Wheezing and gasping for breath Soft voice Perspiration In chronic cases: Thin physique Mental weariness Urinary incontinence on coughing Cold limbs Facial edema of Deficiency type In chronic cases: Thin physique Mental weariness Urinary incontinence on coughing Cold limbs Facial edema of Deficiency type T: Pale and swollen C: Thin and white P: Superficial and Deficient or Deep and thready
Treatment Principle	Reinforce the Kidneys to Grasp Qi
Herb Formulas	Ren Shen Ge Jie San Hei Xi Dan
Points	DU-4, KI-3, LU-9, REN-6, ST-36, UB-13, UB-23, UB-43

Qi And Phlegm Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations	General edema of the body and extremities Dysuria Oliguria Orthopnea Pitting edema Dyspnea Gasping Anorexia Abdominal fullness and pain T: Thick C: White and thick P: Slow or Wiry
Treatment Principle	Dispel Stagnant Water Dry Dampness Eliminate water from the Lungs Harmonize the Spleen Relieve edema Move Qi
Herb Formulas	Dao Shui Fu Ling Tang
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Qi, Yang And Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Amnesia Palpitations Feverishness Anorexia Emaciation Pale face Insomnia Dyspnea on mild exertion Fatigue Shortness of breath Weight loss Dry skin Dry mouth Dry throat Dry lips Uterine bleeding Irregular menstruation May suddenly lose consciousness Slack jaw Restless at night Lassitude Tendency toward being frightened easily Weakness Sallow complexion Dizziness Tremors in the limbs Spontaneous perspiration Fever and severe chills General debility Mental instability Coughing and gasping Night sweats Amnesia Diarrhea Turbid urine Nocturnal emission Impotence Constipation Feeble breathing Tired limbs T: Pale C:White P: Thready and weak or thready, rapid and weak or Deep and weak
Treatment Principle	Tonify Qi Nourish the Blood Strengthen the Spleen and Lungs Nourish the Heart Calm the Shen
Herb Formulas	Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
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Phlegm Fire

Clinical Manifestations	Paroxysmal gasping coughs with a strong barking sound Thick, difficult to expectorate sputum Noisy inhalation Vomiting of mucus Red eyes Occasional Blood in the sputum T: Red C: Sticky P: Rapid, slippery and forceful
Treatment Principle	Stop cough and wheezing Drain Heat from the Lungs Dissolve Phlegm Drain Dampness Detoxify
Herb Formulas	Sang Bai Pi Tang
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