Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Greetings, I am wondering about this disease called cystic fibrosis (WM term) and wanted to know if anyone has any experience with this disease regarding herbs/acupoints? This is the case study which I need some insight, if there is any to share: Patient of 32 yrs., male, (WM diagnosis: cystic fibrosis, a disease where the lungs cannot fight off disease, are usually inflamed, and produce phlegm as a result)red tongue proper,with larger crack in center of tongue and many cracks in different places on tongue ie liver area,gall bladder area, geographic tongue...slippery/wiry pulse, patient has trouble gaining weight, must take digestive enzymes to harden stools (loose stools otherwise since birth)...must take medicine to prevent panic attacks which started 2 yrs. ago during times of stress (anti-depressant)...has constant cough and phlegm must be eliminated daily by spitting,(mostly white, not too thin or thick) or coughing it up, some days good, some worse, sometimes gets infections (yellow/green phlegm) (pnuemonia, or bacterial infections) and must stay a week or more in the hospital on antibiotics. Obviously non-smoking, doesn't drink alcohol, eats regularly and tries to keep a good diet, ie plenty of fresh food, etc.,exercises when he can. Is there anything else I can tell you? Please let me know...Basically he was born with this congenital disease that doesn't allow his lungs to fight off disease normally, which is our first organ to be attacked by external pathogens... Cheers Deanne Salazar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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