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.