Asthma · Lung-Kidney Deficiency Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Chest

Pattern Overview

Lung-Kidney Deficiency is a severe chronic pattern in asthma, characterized by chronic severe asthma, adrenal insufficiency, dyspnea on exertion, and poor Qi reception. The core pathogenesis is Lung and Kidney deficiency with failure of the Kidney to receive Qi, leading to severe asthma, shortness of breath, and reduced exercise tolerance.