Pediatric pharyngitis refers to the infection caused by the lesions of the mucosa, submucosa, and lymphoid tissue in the pharynx of children. It usually occurs when the child's immune system is weakened, and the pathogenic bacteria take advantage of the opportunity to cause pharyngitis. Massage therapy can be used to relieve the symptoms. Let's take a look at the massage diagram for pediatric pharyngitis below.
Common acupoints for pediatric pharyngitis massage
1. Massage Tian Tu: Tian Tu is located in the neck, on the midline, in the center of the suprasternal fossa. When massaging, use the thumb pad to apply slight pressure and massage the acupoint.
2. Massage Que Pen: Que Pen is located in the center of the suprasternal fossa, 4 inches away from the midline. When massaging, use the middle finger pad to apply slight pressure and massage the acupoint.
3. Rotate and massage He Gu: He Gu is located between the first and second metacarpal bones on the back of the hand, at the midpoint of the radial side of the second metacarpal bone. When massaging, use the thumb pad to apply slight pressure and rotate and massage the acupoint.
4. Massage Da Yu Ji: Da Yu Ji is located at the base of the thumb when the palm is extended, and it is a prominent area. When massaging, use the thumb pad to apply slight pressure and rotate and massage Da Yu Ji.
5. Press Shao Shang: Shao Shang is located 0.1 inch away from the radial side of the distal phalanx of the thumb. When massaging, use the thumb and index finger to pinch the Shao Shang acupoint and press it with a squeezing and releasing motion.
6. Massage Feng Fu: Feng Fu is located in the neck, 1 inch directly above the posterior hairline, and below the occipital protuberance. When massaging, use the thumb pad to apply slight pressure and massage the acupoint.
Analysis of acupoints for pediatric pharyngitis massage
Massaging Tian Tu can relieve nausea caused by counterflow of Qi and regulate Qi to relieve asthma; massaging Que Pen can regulate Qi and blood, clear the throat, and stop coughing; massaging He Gu can calm and relieve pain, regulate meridians and collaterals; massaging Da Yu Ji can reduce inflammation and relieve pain; pressing Shao Shang can promote lung function, relieve depression, clear heat, and stop nausea; massaging Feng Fu can disperse heat, remove dampness, and open the orifices. The combination of these six acupoints, with long-term massage, can help alleviate pediatric pharyngitis.
Massage methods for different types of pediatric pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis
Cause: It is mainly caused by internal accumulation of heat and external invasion of wind pathogen, resulting in wind-heat attacking the throat.
Main symptoms: The child's throat is red, swollen, and painful, with general discomfort. They may feel restless and irritable, their voice may become hoarse and their throat may be sensitive and make a buzzing sound. When swallowing food, they may feel pain and have difficulty swallowing, leading to decreased appetite. There is sticky phlegm in the throat, but it is not easy to cough up.
Main acupoints for massage: Massage Xiaotianxin for 3 minutes, massage Yiwo Feng for 3 minutes; push and nourish the Kidney Meridian for 5 minutes; push Qingbanmen for 5 minutes, massage Hegu for 1 minute.
Effects of main acupoints: Massaging Xiaotianxin and Yiwo Feng can relieve internal wind-heat; pushing and nourishing the Kidney Meridian can clear heat and fire, lower body temperature, and regulate stomach Qi; pushing Qingbanmen and massaging Hegu can relieve throat pain and make the throat comfortable.
Additional acupoints for massage: Inverse operation of Nei Bagua for 2 minutes; push Qingfei Meridian for 4 minutes, push the six fu organs downward for 4 minutes; push Qingtianhe water for 1 minute.
Effects of additional acupoints: Inverse operation of Nei Bagua and pushing the four horizontal lines can promote digestion and increase appetite; pushing the six fu organs downward and pushing Qingtianhe water can help eliminate redness and swelling, clear heat and fire, promote urination, and consolidate the treatment effect.
Chronic pharyngitis
Main symptoms: The throat is slightly red and swollen, with slight pain when swallowing; the throat is dry, and the mouth is dry and easily thirsty. There are symptoms of coughing, low and hoarse voice, especially in winter and spring seasons and when getting up in the morning.
Main acupoints for massage: Push and nourish the Kidney Meridian for 15 minutes, massage Erlin Shangma for 5 minutes, push Qingbanmen for 5 minutes; massage Xiaotianxin for 3 minutes, push Qingfei Meridian for 5 minutes; massage Hegu for 1 minute.
Effects of main acupoints: Pushing and nourishing the Kidney Meridian, massaging Erlin Shangma, and pushing Qingbanmen mainly tonify kidney qi, nourish yin and subdue yang, and clear heat and fire; massaging Xiaotianxin and pushing Qingfei Meridian can open meridians, relieve throat pain and dryness; massaging Hegu can relieve throat pain.
Additional acupoints for massage: Inverse operation of Nei Bagua for 2 minutes, push the four transverse lines for 4 minutes; push the six fu organs downward for 5 minutes, push Qingtianhe water for 1 minute.
Effects of additional acupoints: Inverse operation of Nei Bagua, pushing the four transverse lines can promote digestion and increase appetite; pushing the six fu organs downward, pushing Qingtianhe water can treat redness and swelling of the throat, clear heat and fire, promote urination, and consolidate the treatment effect.
Prevention and regulation of pediatric pharyngitis
In the treatment of acute pharyngitis, efforts should be made to cure it completely to prevent it from developing into chronic pharyngitis. Parents should cultivate good hygiene habits for their children, brush their teeth regularly every day, consume less stimulating foods, and eat more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins. Drinking plenty of water is also beneficial for preventing and treating chronic pharyngitis. Chronic pharyngitis is not easy to cure, so prevention and regulation should be the main focus.
