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Asthma - Heat Wheezing Pattern
Asthma · Heat Wheezing Pattern
Updated: June 23, 2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM
Reading Time: 7 min
Body Area: Chest
Pattern Overview
Heat Wheezing is a common pattern in acute asthma exacerbation, characterized by airway inflammation, wheezing, yellow thick sputum, red face, and feverish sensation. The core pathogenesis is Phlegm-Heat accumulating in the Lung, causing Lung Qi to fail to descend, bronchospasm, and wheezing.
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