Sinking of qi and shortness of qi are usually referred to as common folklore, but in Chinese medicine, it refers to the deficiency of qi, which is usually manifested as dyspnea, unobstructed breathing, etc. It can be regulated under the guidance of a physician by taking medicines such as tonifying the middle Jiaozhong and yiqi (treating deficiency of qi by means of tonifying the spleen) Pills, Mu Xiang Shun Qi Pills, and Sheng Zhi Drink, etc., which can be prescribed according to the symptoms of the patients under the guidance of the physician.
1. Tonify the middle and benefit the qi pill: the main effect is to tonify the middle and benefit the qi, elevate the yang and lift the sunken organs, i.e., treating qi deficiency by tonifying the spleen and elevating the yang of the organism to lift the sunken organs.
It can be used to treat diarrhea, uterine prolapse and other conditions caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, and sinking of the middle qi (deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi, with manifestations such as sagging of the internal organs). Adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear, and should not be taken by patients with fever and cold.
2. Muxiang Shunqi Pill: The main effect is to move qi and eliminate dampness, strengthen the spleen and stomach, can be used to treat dampness in the obstruction, spleen and stomach disharmony, the symptoms of epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain, vomiting and nausea, etc., due to the disharmony of the spleen and stomach caused by qi and shortness of qi has a certain degree of therapeutic effect. Adverse effects are not clear, pregnant women and people with deficiency of Yin fluid (dry mouth and tongue, heat in the palms and feet) should be cautious.
3. Pulse Boosting Drink: Its effects include benefiting qi and restoring the pulse (by replenishing qi to make the pulse channels full and smooth), nourishing yin and generating body fluid. It is used in treating deficiency of qi and yin, palpitations, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, aggravated by sweating with slight movement).
If there are symptoms of Qi sinking and shortness of breath, it is recommended to consult a medical professional to identify the symptoms and use the medicine.