How to regulate and replenish lung qi deficiency in children

Pediatric lung qi insufficiency can be regulated by taking medicines such as Jade Screen Fung San and Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San, as well as by tonifying the lung meridian, chiropractic and other pediatric massage techniques. Jade Ping Feng San is composed of Atractylodes Macrocephala, Astragalus Membranaceus, and Fenghuang Feng, and its efficacy is to solidify the surface, stop sweating, and benefit the qi. It is mainly used for the treatment of symptoms such as deficiency of the surface (weakness of the surface of the muscle, which leads to the abnormal outward sweating), 晄white color, self-sweating (involuntary daytime sweating, which is aggravated with the slightest movement of sweating), and malignant winds, as well as for patients who have weaknesses that are easily susceptible to wind. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Yu Ping Feng San are not clear. Ginseng and Atractylodes Macrocephalae is composed of Coix lacryma, lotus seed, white lentil, Chinese yam, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria, ginseng, etc. Its effect is to benefit the lung qi and tonify the spleen and stomach, and it is mainly used for the treatment of weak spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and coughing, tiredness and fatigue, and loose stools with scanty food (thinning of feces without shape). The adverse reactions and contraindications of Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San are not clear. The method of tonifying the lung meridian is to push the lung meridian 100 times with the thumb from the tip of the child’s ring finger to the root of the finger, which has the effect of tonifying lung qi, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. The method of chiropractic is to lift and pinch the 1.5 inch area next to the child’s spine from the bottom to the top for 3 to 5 times, lifting upward once for every 3 times, with moderate strength. Chiropractic has the ability to harmonize yin and yang and support positive qi. Chiropractic can regulate yin and yang, regulate qi and blood, and internal organs, through the meridians and channels, has the effect of strengthening the body. It should be noted that if the child is insufficient lung qi, it is recommended to go to a formal medical institution for consultation, do not take medication or treatment without authorization, so as not to delay the condition.