Chronic Sinusitis · Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat is a pattern in chronic sinusitis, characterized by chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, purulent yellow-green discharge, severe headache, irritability, and bitter taste. The core pathogenesis is Gallbladder Channel Damp-Heat ascending to the sinuses, causing chronic inflammation, polyp formation, and purulent discharge.

Chronic Sinusitis · Lung Channel Wind-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Lung Channel Wind-Heat is a common pattern in chronic sinusitis, characterized by chronic sinus mucosal inflammation with ciliary dysfunction, recurrent nasal congestion with yellow discharge, headache, anosmia, and cough. The core pathogenesis is Lung Channel latent Heat ascending to the nasal passages, causing chronic inflammation, eosinophil infiltration, and impaired mucociliary clearance.

Chronic Sinusitis · Lung-Qi Deficiency with Cold Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Lung-Qi Deficiency with Cold is a chronic deficiency pattern in chronic sinusitis, characterized by mucosal immune dysfunction causing recurrent infections, nasal congestion with clear discharge, fatigue, cold sensitivity, and easy susceptibility to colds. The core pathogenesis is Lung-Qi deficiency with weakened defensive exterior, allowing recurrent infections and chronic sinus mucosal inflammation.

Chronic Sinusitis · Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat is a common pattern in chronic sinusitis, characterized by chronic sinusitis with purulent discharge, neutrophil inflammation, heavy head sensation, poor appetite, and sticky mouth. The core pathogenesis is Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat accumulating and ascending to the sinuses, causing chronic inflammation, neutrophil infiltration, and purulent discharge.

Chronic Sinusitis: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guide

Updated: June 22, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 8 min
Body Area: Head & Neck / Respiratory

Overview

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects roughly 12% of adults in the United States alone—that’s nearly 30 million people grappling with persistent nasal congestion, facial pressure, post-nasal drip, and impaired smell lasting 12 weeks or longer. Unlike acute sinus infections, chronic sinusitis involves ongoing inflammation of the sinus lining, often with or without bacterial involvement, and frequently coexists with allergies, nasal polyps, or structural issues.