Allergic Rhinitis · Lung Channel Latent Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Lung Channel Latent Heat is a pattern in allergic rhinitis, characterized by perennial allergic rhinitis with acute exacerbation, nasal congestion with yellow or sticky discharge, dry throat, and nasal itching. The core pathogenesis is Latent Heat in the Lung Channel, causing chronic nasal mucosal inflammation, eosinophil infiltration, and acute exacerbations.