Pathology of the Lungs


Dryness in the Lungs

Dryness in the Lungs can be considered as an initial stage of Lung Yin Deficiency.


Cardinal symptoms
Dry cough, dry throat, itching in the throat

TCM Information
Symptoms, causes, treatment tips, root and branch, point-combination


Pathogenesis of selected symptoms

Dry cough
Dry cough originates because the Lungs is not moistened sufficiently.

Hoarse voice
Hoarse voice originates because the Lungs doesn't moisten the throat sufficiently.

Dry throat
Dry throat originates because the Lungs doesn't moisten the throat sufficiently.

Dry mouth, throat, and nose
A dry mouth, throat or nose originates because the Lungs' moistening function is impaired.

Dry skin
Dry skin originates because the Lungs' moistening function is impaired.