https://tcmgeo.com/tags/phlegm-dampness/Recent content in Phlegm-Dampness on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge BaseHugoen-usTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/acne-phlegm-dampness/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/acne-phlegm-dampness/<h1 id="acne--phlegm-dampness-congealing-pattern">Acne · Phlegm-Dampness Congealing Pattern</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 23, 2026</p> <p><strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM</p> <p><strong>Reading Time:</strong> 7 min</p> <p><strong>Body Area:</strong> Face/Skin</p> <hr> <h2 id="pattern-overview">Pattern Overview</h2> <p>Phlegm-Dampness Congealing is a pattern in acne, characterized by <strong>nodular cystic acne, sebaceous gland duct hyperkeratosis, deep inflammation, fibrosis, and persistent lesions</strong>. The core pathogenesis is <strong>Phlegm-Dampness congealing in the skin</strong>, causing sebaceous gland duct hyperkeratosis, deep inflammation, and nodule formation.</p> <hr> <h2 id="key-symptoms-and-differentiation-points">Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points</h2> <p>| Differentiation Dimension | Manifestations |</p>https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/chronic-cough-phlegm-dampness/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/chronic-cough-phlegm-dampness/<h1 id="chronic-cough--phlegm-dampness-accumulation-in-the-lung-pattern">Chronic Cough · Phlegm-Dampness Accumulation in the Lung Pattern</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 23, 2026</p> <p><strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM</p> <p><strong>Reading Time:</strong> 7 min</p> <p><strong>Body Area:</strong> Chest</p> <hr> <h2 id="pattern-overview">Pattern Overview</h2> <p>Phlegm-Dampness Accumulation in the Lung is a common pattern in chronic cough, characterized by <strong>airway mucus hypersecretion, cough with profuse white sputum, chest tightness, and poor appetite</strong>. The core pathogenesis is <strong>Spleen deficiency generating Dampness, which accumulates in the Lung</strong>, leading to mucus hypersecretion and cough.</p>https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/gout-phlegm-dampness/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/gout-phlegm-dampness/<h1 id="gout--phlegm-dampness-obstruction-pattern">Gout · Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction Pattern</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 23, 2026</p> <p><strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM</p> <p><strong>Reading Time:</strong> 7 min</p> <p><strong>Body Area:</strong> Joints</p> <hr> <h2 id="pattern-overview">Pattern Overview</h2> <p>Phlegm-Dampness Obstruction is a common pattern in gout, characterized by <strong>high purine diet, hyperuricemia, urate crystal deposition, swelling, heavy sensation, and nodule formation</strong>. The core pathogenesis is <strong>accumulation of Phlegm-Dampness in the joints</strong>, leading to purine metabolism disorder and urate crystal deposition.</p> <hr> <h2 id="key-symptoms-and-differentiation-points">Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points</h2> <p>| Differentiation Dimension | Manifestations |</p>https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/hypothyroidism-phlegm-dampness/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/hypothyroidism-phlegm-dampness/<h1 id="hypothyroidism--phlegm-dampness-internal-obstruction-pattern">Hypothyroidism · Phlegm-Dampness Internal Obstruction Pattern</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 23, 2026</p> <p><strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM</p> <p><strong>Reading Time:</strong> 7 min</p> <p><strong>Body Area:</strong> Whole Body</p> <hr> <h2 id="pattern-overview">Pattern Overview</h2> <p>Phlegm-Dampness Internal Obstruction is a common pattern in hypothyroidism, characterized by <strong>glycosaminoglycan deposition, myxedema, heavy sensation, sticky mouth, and fluid retention</strong>. The core pathogenesis is <strong>accumulation of Phlegm-Dampness in the body</strong> due to impaired Spleen transformation, leading to interstitial fluid retention and myxedema.</p> <hr> <h2 id="key-symptoms-and-differentiation-points">Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points</h2> <p>| Differentiation Dimension | Manifestations |</p>https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/infertility-phlegm-dampness/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/infertility-phlegm-dampness/<h1 id="infertility--phlegm-dampness-pattern">Infertility · Phlegm-Dampness Pattern</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 23, 2026</p> <p><strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM</p> <p><strong>Reading Time:</strong> 7 min</p> <p><strong>Body Area:</strong> Pelvis</p> <hr> <h2 id="pattern-overview">Pattern Overview</h2> <p>Phlegm-Dampness is a common pattern in infertility, characterized by <strong>obesity-related ovulation disorders (PCOS-associated), insulin resistance, chronic anovulation, and thin endometrium</strong>. The core pathogenesis is <strong>Phlegm-Dampness accumulation obstructing the uterus</strong>, leading to chronic anovulation, insulin resistance, and impaired fertility.</p> <hr> <h2 id="key-symptoms-and-differentiation-points">Key Symptoms and Differentiation Points</h2> <p>| Differentiation Dimension | Manifestations |</p>