Asthma · Cold Wheezing Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Chest

Pattern Overview

Cold Wheezing is a common pattern in acute asthma exacerbation, characterized by cold air/allergen-induced bronchospasm, wheezing, chest tightness, white thin sputum, and aggravation by cold. The core pathogenesis is cold phlegm hiding in the Lung, triggered by external Cold, causing Qi obstruction, bronchospasm, and wheezing.

Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points

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