Symptoms of Lung Qi Deficiency

Cough

Fatigue

Light wheezing

Shortness of breath

Exhaustion

Weak, low voice

Weak breathing

Weak cough

Watery sputum

Lack of vitality

Catch colds and flu easily

Dislike cold

Fatigue

Symptoms often begin after a cold.

 

Tongue

Slightly pale tongue

 

Related Conditions

Emphysema

Allergies

Chronic bronchitis

Pulmonary tuberculosis

Allergies

 

Foods Used For Lung Qi Deficiency

These are just some of the foods that are believed to help lung qi deficiency

Yam

Grape

Longan nut

Potato

Apple

Cucumber

Carrot

Chestnut

Royal jelly

String beans

Red and black dates

Squash

 

References

Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000

Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.