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Describe the condition known as 'Suspended Rheum'.
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'Suspended Rheum' features hasty panting in the chest and ribs, often overlapping with phlegm obstruction symptoms but with less digestive involvement.
Describe the primary differences between Lung Qi Deficiency and Spleen Qi Deficiency in terms of symptoms.
Lung Qi Deficiency primarily involves shortness of breath and fatigue, while Spleen Qi Deficiency includes fatigue, poor appetite, and potential indigestion.
What symptoms differentiate Phlegm Obstructing the Lung from other patterns of respiration dysfunction?
Phlegm Obstructing the Lung includes panting, potential wheezing, chest fullness, and heavy limbs with a sticky tongue coat and slippery/rolling pulse.
What are the hallmark symptoms of Kidney Qi Deficiency?
Frequent urination, lower back pain, and general fatigue are hallmark symptoms of Kidney Qi Deficiency.
What adjustments does pregnancy cause that can lead to shortness of breath?
During pregnancy, increased blood volume and diaphragm displacement can lead to shortness of breath.
What does the term 'Throat Wind' describe in TCM?
'Throat Wind' describes acute throat issues such as infections or anaphylaxis.
How does 'Spillage Rheum/Water-Cold' manifest, and what underlying deficiencies does it suggest?
'Spillage Rheum/Water-Cold' manifests with limb swelling and is often associated with spleen and kidney Yang deficiencies.
What signs and symptoms are associated with Kidney Yang Deficiency?
General cold symptoms, fluid accumulation, and weak pulses are associated with Kidney Yang Deficiency.
Which specific pulse changes are used to diagnose Heart Qi Deficiency?
Heart Qi Deficiency is indicated by a weaker pulse in the first position, often accompanied by palpitations and emotional symptoms like anxiety.
Identify the symptoms and pulse/tongue characteristics of 'Heat Evil Congesting the Lung'.
Symptoms include panting, loud cough, thick yellow/green sputum, and chest pain. The tongue shows a yellow coat with a red body, and the pulse is rapid and possibly slippery.
What is the TCM term for shortness of breath, and how does it differ from wheezing?
The term is 'shran' or panting. Unlike wheezing, panting is characterized by hasty breathing without audible sounds, which suggests phlegm in wheezing.
List the symptoms of 'Propping Rheum' and how it provides relief.
'Propping Rheum' involves positional preference for relief and may present with floating edema.
Explain the different roles of the Lung and Kidney in the pathways of respiration according to TCM.
In TCM, the Lung is responsible for exhaling, while the Kidney is responsible for inhaling, making both organs integral to respiration.
Differentiate between Lung Yin Deficiency and Lung Chi Deficiency.
Lung Yin Deficiency presents with dryness, thirst, and heat signs along with more chronic, long-lasting issues, while Lung Chi Deficiency mainly involves fatigue and shortness of breath.
In cases of dual lung and kidney deficiency, what clinical implications does this dual diagnosis carry?
Dual lung and kidney deficiency indicates serious, often end-stage conditions requiring complex and comprehensive treatment.
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