It is a more severe case of asthma. Kidney fails to sustain the descent of Lung. There is general weakness. Long-term deficiency consumes more Kidney-Qi.
Symptoms
- pronounced asthenia
- breathlessness on slight movement
- rapid breathing
- sweats on minimal effort
- pain, tiredness or aching in lower back and knees
- weak legs
- frequent urination, there may be incontinence
- dizziness, tinnitus
- pale tongue with thin coating
- weak, fine and deep pulse
Treatment
Tonify Lung and Kidney Qi, calm asthma
- Common points to calm asthma: BL-13, LU-1, CV-17, Ding Chuan, ST-40
- Additionally: LU-9, BL-43, BL-23, KI-3, CV-6 (sea of Qi)
Return to Asthma,