Cough is a common symptom of respiratory diseases. It can occur due to external factors or internal imbalances in lung function. Coughing is most commonly seen in infants and young children under the age of 3, and it can be categorized as either wind-heat cough or wind-cold cough. In this article, we will introduce pediatric massage techniques for wind-heat cough.
Pediatric Massage Techniques for Wind-Heat Cough
Treatment principle: Disperse wind-heat, clear the lungs, and stop coughing.
Massage prescription: Open Tianmen (GV 22), separate and massage Kangong (LU 1), knead Taiyang (EX-HN5), knead Tiantu (CV 22), clear the Lung meridian, stimulate the internal Bagua points, separate and massage Shanzhong (CV 17), knead Rupang (LU 9), knead Rugen (LU 10), knead Feishu (BL 13), separate and massage Jianjiaogu (GB 21), use the technique of plucking and rubbing along the meridian, press Fengchi (GB 20), press Jianjing (GB 21), and add Qing Tianhe water (GV 1), and massage the six Fu organs. "The Lung Meridian Moxibustion Method."
Explanation of Pediatric Massage Techniques for Wind-Heat Cough
Retreat the six Fu organs, use Qing Tianhe water to disperse wind-heat, and clear heat to restore lung function. "The Lung Meridian Moxibustion Method" consists of Zhongfu (LU 1) and Kongzui (LU 6). Zhongfu is both the Mu point of the Lung meridian and the intersection point of the Hand and Foot Taiyin meridians, so it has the function of clearing the lungs and stopping coughing. Kongzui is the Luo point of the Hand Taiyin meridian, with the functions of clearing heat, reducing counterflow, regulating qi, and stopping coughing. Therefore, when wind-heat invades the lungs and causes coughing and sore throat, these two points combined form an effective treatment.
Symptoms of Wind-Heat Cough in Children
The cough is uncomfortable, the phlegm is yellow and thick, difficult to expectorate, there is thirst and sore throat, the nose is congested with turbid mucus, accompanied by fever, headache, aversion to wind, slight sweating, thin yellow tongue coating, red tongue body, floating and rapid pulse, and purple fingerprints.
Analysis of Wind-Heat Cough Syndrome in Children
When wind-heat invades the lungs, the lungs lose their ability to clear and regulate, resulting in heat accumulation and symptoms of sore throat, thirst, and cough. The obstruction of the lung orifices by heat leads to nasal congestion and turbid mucus. The invasion of wind-heat into the lungs causes the skin pores to open and leads to symptoms of aversion to wind, fever, headache, and slight spontaneous sweating. The heat from wind-heat burns the body fluids, causing the cough to produce sticky phlegm. The pulse, tongue, and fingerprints also reflect the presence of wind-heat in the lung defense system.
Care and Avoidance for Pediatric Cough
1. Pay attention to appropriate clothing to protect against changes in temperature and prevent external pathogens.
2. Before the external pathogen is resolved, avoid eating greasy and meaty foods. Before the cough is fully healed, avoid eating overly salty or acidic foods.
3. Strengthen exercise to enhance the body's ability to resist disease.
