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Acute Hay Fever

Chapter 12.2.1 · Metal Element

Description

Acute allergic rhinitis from pollen. Treatment should begin with earliest symptoms in the year. Three years of treatment at the same time of year for complete cure.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Common Points

Local: Ex 1 (Yin Tang), LI 20 (nose triangle)Throat: SI 17LI 4 (Area Distal)GB 20 (most effective — wind-eliminating for head and face)Lu 6 sedation (Xi-cleft — acute)Liv 6 sedation if eyes itchy and red (Xi-cleft)St 40 (excessive mucus)Ear: internal nose, Lung, Endocrine, Triple Warmer

Treatment Schedule

Daily × 4 sessions at earliest symptoms. If necessary, 1-2 more weekly. Patient 50%+ better during season. Ground rules: closed windows, use dryer for laundry, wash hair before bed if outdoors. Three years of treatment for complete cure.

Point Prescription Builder

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Energy State

Add Symptomatic Point (optional)

Suggested Prescription

Lu 9Lu 1UB 13

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Lung.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Lung.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Lung.

• Influential point: Lu 9 (Blood vessels) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.