Chronic Sinusitis · Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat Pattern

Updated: June 23, 2026

Reviewed by: Dr. Li Wei, DACM

Reading Time: 7 min

Body Area: Head

Pattern Overview

Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat is a common pattern in chronic sinusitis, characterized by chronic sinusitis with purulent discharge, neutrophil inflammation, heavy head sensation, poor appetite, and sticky mouth. The core pathogenesis is Spleen-Stomach Damp-Heat accumulating and ascending to the sinuses, causing chronic inflammation, neutrophil infiltration, and purulent discharge.