Rhinorrhea, Runny Nose

Wind-Cold Invading The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Profuse, clear nasal discharge Nasal congestion Frequent sneezing Chills and fever Aversion to Wind and Cold Headache Cough Anhidrosis T: Pale red C: Thin and white P: Superficial and tight
Treatment Principle	Relieve the Exterior with Warm, acrid herbs Expel Wind Warm the Cold
Herb Formulas	Cang Er Zi San modified
Points	DU-23, LI-20, UB-12, LU-7

Wind-Heat Invading The Lungs

Clinical Manifestations	Profuse thick, yellow nasal discharge In severe cases, pain, redness and swelling around the nostrils Headache Fever Aversion to Wind Cough Sweating T: Red Coat: White P: Superficial and rapid
Treatment Principle	Relieve the Exterior with Cool, acrid herbs Expel Wind Clear Heat Unblock the nasal orifices
Herb Formulas	Cang Er Zi San modified Bai Nung Tang
Points	LI-20, Taiyang, LU-5, LU-10, LI-4

Spleen And Stomach Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Runny nose with profuse, yellow turbid discharge In some cases, the patient complains that the nasal discharge counter flows into the throat The discharge often smells fishy and offensive Serious nasal congestion Diminished sense of smell Headache with heavy headedness Fullness in the Stomach Torpid intake A bitter taste and stickiness in the mouth No desire for liquids Dark-colored urine T: Red C: Slimy and yellow P: Slippery and rapid or Soggy and rapid
Treatment Principle	Clear Heat Resolve Dampness Unblock the nose
Herb Formulas	Si Ling San modified With Heat predominant: Huang Qin Hua Shi Tang
Points	LI-20, LI-19, ST-44, ST-41, SP-9

Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations	Runny nose Clear, watery discharge In prolonged cases, a whitish malodorous discharge Nasal congestion Runny nose precipitated by Cold or on exposure to some allergic agent Shortness of breath Disinclination to speak Fatigue Lack of strength Possible fullness of the Stomach Torpid intake Loose stools T: Pale and thick C: White P: Slow and forceless
Treatment Principle	Tonify the Lungs Secure the Exterior            Or Tonify the Lungs Tonify the Spleen
Herb Formulas	For predominant Lung Qi Deficiency: Yu Ping Feng San + Cang Er Zi San For Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang modified
Points	LI-4, LI-20, DU-20, DU-23, LU-9, ST-36

Heat Excess In The Exterior And Interior

Clinical Manifestations	Dizziness Red, sore eyes Difficulty swallowing Nasal congestion Thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva Bitter taste in the mouth Dry mouth Focal distention in the chest and diaphragm Stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm Manic behavior Carbuncles Heat rash Headache Sore throat Skin ruptures or ulcers Tense abdomen Shoulder stiffness Numb extremities Fatigue Constipation Dysuria with reddish urine Dark, rough urination Obesity Heaviness in the head T: Red C: White or yellow, greasy P: Flooding and rapid or Wiry and slippery or Floating, smooth and rapid
Treatment Principle	Disperse Wind Release the Exterior Drain Heat Unblock the bowels
Herb Formulas	Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Points	PC-6, ST-25, ST-40, REN-4, SP-6, LU-7

Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations	Continuous or sustained nasal congestion Transient, declining sense of smell or loss of sense of smell Generally severe frontal, maxillary or temporal headache Purulent nasal discharge Headache Aching of the body Preference for cold drinks T: Slightly purple with or without echymotic patches C: Yellowish P: Wiry and thready or Slippery and thready
Treatment Principle	Open the nose Clear the Heat Dispel the toxins
Herb Formulas	Shi Wei Bai Du San
Points	UB-7, UB-3, DU-24, Yintang, LI-20 through to Bitong, LI-4, LU-7, GB-20 For severe sinus congestion: UB-2 For sore throat: PC-6, ST-9 To clear Heat: DU-14, LI-4, LI-11, ST-44 Ear: Inner nose, Forehead, Tip of the nose, Lung