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Bronchiectasis

1. Overview and Causes
2. Symptoms
3. TCM Effectiveness and Evaluation
4. Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
  a. Phlegm Obstructing the Lung
  b. Retention of Noxious-Heat and Phlegm c.
5. Healing by Other Therapies
  a. Qigong and other
  b. Medicated diet
  c. Life style
6. Psychological Adaptation


1. Overview and Causes

Bronchiectasis means dilatation and deformation of the bronchi due to damage of the bronchus walls caused by inflammation of the bronchi and their peripheral tissues. Usually, it is followed by infection of the bronchi and lung, and common in children and youth.

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2. Symptoms

1. Clinical manifestations include cough with profuse sputum, or yellowish-green sputum

2. X-ray is a main diagnostic method of Gallstones


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3. TCM Effectiveness and Evaluation

Bronchiectasis is successfully treated by TCM's treatment approach, it is more effective than other kind of treatments and no side effects. A treatment cycle should be longer than six months.


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4. Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM

This ailment, according to TCM, has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal medicine and acupuncture is shown below.

Syndrome (a)
Phlegm Obstructing the Lung

Protracted cough, spitting out after getting up in the morning or going to bed at night profuse sputum which may be separated into three layers after standing still for several hours, white greasy tongue coating, and taut slippery pulse..

To treat by Herbal medicine
Therapeutic principle: Eliminating dampness and phlegm, regulating the flow of Qi to relieve depression in the chest.


Prescription/Formula: Pinellia Tuber (Bahxia)10g, Tangerine peel (Chenpi)10g, Poria (Fuling)12g, Immature bitter orange(Zhishi)10g, Bitter apricot kernel(Xingren)12g , Magnolia bark(Houpu)10g, Licorice root(Gancao) 6g

  

To treat by Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Prescription: Tiantu(RN22), Feishu(BL13), Zhongwan(RN12), Tanzhong(RN17), Gaohuangzhu(BL43)


  

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Syndrome (b)
Retention of Noxious-Heat and Phlegm

Profuse yellowish-green sputum sometimes with foul odour, high fever, oppressed sensation in the chest, rapid breathing, reddened tongue with yellow greasy coating, and slippery rapid forceful pulse.

To treat by Herbal medicine
Therapeutic principle: Clearing away Heat in the Lung detoxicating and removing retained phlegm.

Prescription/Formula: Scutellaria Root(Huangqin)10g, Coptis Rhizome(Huanglian)10g, Capejamine Fruit(Zhizi)10g, Reed chizome(Weijing)30g, Coix Seed(Yiyiren)30g, Waxgourd Seed(Dongguaren)30g, Peach kernel(Taoren)10g, Platycodon Root(Jiegeng)10g, Licorice root(Gancao) 6g

  

To treat by Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Prescription: Tiantu(RN22), Lieque(LU7), Feishu(BL13), Chize(LU5), Quchi(LI11)

Ear Acupuncture

Prescription: Pt. Lung, Pt. Antitragic Apex, Pt Heart, Pt. Trathea, Pt. Shenmen


  

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5. Healing by Other Therapies

(a) Qigong and other therapies

For effect of Qigong on the Digestive System, click here.

Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements.

The following types of Qigong may help:

For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above.

This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them.


(b) Medicated diet
1. Coix seed(Yiyiren)30g, Tangerine peel(Chenpi) 10g, Bitter Apricot Kernel (Xingren)10g, Ophiopogon (Maidong)12g, rice 60g, put 3 cups water then soak 20m., after boiling 30m.to make rice gruel, eat once a day for 4 weeks.


(c) Life style
1) Stop smoking.
2) Don't eat raw, cold, spicy food and deep-fried food.
3) Keep doing exercises.

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6. Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness
One encounters different health problems in the course of one's life. Some problems are acute yet minor and often improve by themselves or yield to simple self-management. Severe and acute conditions often necessitate the help of health professionals who may provide fast relief with specific interventions. However, when the condition is chronic, the management required is quite different.

Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".

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