Pediatric cold refers to acute respiratory infection in children. Most cases of cold in children are caused by viral invasion, but can also be caused by mycoplasma or bacterial infection. Common symptoms include fever, chills, and cough. Acupressure on relevant acupoints can help to dispel wind and release the exterior, alleviate symptoms. Let's take a look at the illustrations of acupressure techniques for pediatric cold.
Pressing and rubbing Tianmen (Heaven's Gate)
Location: Located in the middle of the forehead, going upwards in a straight line to the hairline.
Technique: Use the thumb pad to press and rub Tianmen for 1-2 minutes with moderate pressure, until the local skin becomes slightly red and warm.
Pressing and rubbing Kangong (Gushing Palace)
Location: Located along the brow from the brow center to the brow end.
Technique: Use the thumb pads of both hands to press and rub Kangong for 30-50 times, until the local area becomes slightly red and warm.
Rubbing and pressing Taiyang (Sun)
Location: Located in the temporal region, between the end of the brow and the outer corner of the eye, about 1 finger's width backward.
Technique: Use the thumb pad to rub and press Taiyang for 1-2 minutes, until the local skin becomes slightly red and warm.
Rubbing and pressing Yingxiang (Welcome Fragrance)
Location: Located on the outer edge of the nostril, in the middle of the nasolabial groove.
Technique: Use the thumb pad to rub and press Yingxiang for 1-2 minutes with moderate pressure, until the local skin becomes slightly red and warm.
Pediatric Cold Acupressure Techniques according to Symptoms
Wind-cold cold: Main symptoms include mild fever, severe chills, headache, and nasal congestion. In addition to the above techniques, add acupressure on Sanguan (Three Gates) and Qing Tianhe (Clearing Heaven River).
Wind-heat cold: Main symptoms include moderate fever, mild chills, dry stool, and yellow urine. In addition to the above techniques, add acupressure on Qing Feijing (Clearing Lung Meridian) and Qing Tianhe (Clearing Heaven River).
High fever convulsion type: Main symptoms include loss of consciousness, generalized and symmetrical convulsions, fixed gaze, and upward gaze. In addition to the above techniques, add acupressure on Qing Feijing (Clearing Lung Meridian) and push Xinji (Push Heart Palpitations), Qing Tianhe (Clearing Heaven River).
Cough with excessive phlegm type: Main symptoms include frequent coughing and excessive phlegm, some children may have difficulty expectorating phlegm. In addition to the above techniques, add acupressure on Tiantu (Heaven's Window), Rubianzhong (Rub Sanyinjiao), and Qiaoxiaoxianwen (Pinch Small Cross Lines).
Loss of appetite type: Main symptoms include loss of appetite, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry mouth. In addition to the above techniques, add acupressure on Zhongwan (Middle Epigastric), Tui Zusanli (Push Zusanli).
Benefits of Pediatric Cold Acupressure
By applying acupressure on the above acupoints, it can help to dispel wind and release the exterior, induce sweating and reduce fever, open nasal passages, and relieve pain. This can alleviate symptoms such as fever and nasal congestion in pediatric cold, promote sweating, and contribute to the recovery from cold.
