An 11-year-old boy has had recurrent colds for six months. He sweats easily with mild activity, speaks with a low voice, and is easily fatigued. Over the last two weeks he has morning nasal congestion with clear discharge but no obvious sore throat. Tongue is pale with a thin white coat. Pulse is weak. What is the most likely pattern?
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Child with Recurrent Colds and Spontaneous Sweating: Pattern
Child with Recurrent Colds and Spontaneous Sweating: Treatment Principle
Child with Recurrent Colds and Spontaneous Sweating: Formula
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Child with Recurrent Colds and Spontaneous Sweating: Pattern
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Weak Pulse
A weak pulse usually indicates deficiency of qi, blood, or yang and feels forceless on palpation.
Spontaneous Sweating
Spontaneous sweating is commonly related to qi deficiency and insecure exterior defense.
Pale Tongue
A pale tongue usually points toward deficiency, especially qi deficiency, blood deficiency, or yang deficiency.
Lung Qi Deficiency
Lung qi is insufficient; diffusion and descent are impaired and the exterior is insecure, causing shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, and frequent colds.