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Allergic Rhinitis In Vet Nurse

by mikemesley - November 16, 2009

Hay Fever is coming out heavily in our region presently.
One of our vet nurses is currently suffering worse than she ever has.
Tongue - palish pink, white coating especially thick centrally.
Pulse - quite thin, a bit wiry, not as superficial as expected.
Diet - a complete sweet tooth

Nasal discharge is persistant and watery generally. Eyes a little itchy but not really red.

I have found Xin Yi San and Cang Er Zi San referred to, as well as Jade Wind Screen.

Any tips...

I've already said she may need to curb her sweet tooth and she's not so sure she doesn't just want to put up with the nose!

Mike

by naturevet

November 17, 2009

Sometimes nettles is helpful here. Without having the benefit of a response to acupuncture to go by, it's a process of trial and error. If symptoms are mild but persistent, Jade Wind Screen is safe to try. If they are chronic and there has been a long persistent history of stuffiness, then Xin Yi San may be more helpful. Cang Er Zi San technically is more indicated for acute rhinitis, but works well for treating allergies. I guess with a pale tongue, I'd try Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Wind Screen) first.

Steve

by mikemesley

November 17, 2009

Any acupuncture tips that may help to determine between these fomulae? Which active points would indicate YPFS v XYS?

by naturevet

November 17, 2009

Probably the easiest way to sort it out would be to sedate BL 12, 11, or 13, and also LU 7. If her pulse improves, then Yu Ping Feng San is a good call, since it confirms a Wind invasion component. Either that or the Cang Er San. You can even use both together to hedge your bets (this was done historically).

S

by mikemesley

November 17, 2009

Steve,

I often get a little confused with the use of YPFS. In some arenas I thought I had the impression that if a Wind invasion had already happened, then you might have missed the time when YPFS would be effective. That is, I presume, that YPFS is a preventative for Wind invasion particularly when caused by a Qi deficiency.
Is this the way you see it, or do you feel it can deal with a wind invasion that has already occured?

by naturevet

November 18, 2009

Hi Mike,

You've got it right. By itself, YPFS's Wind expelling properties are weak, but present. So it's better suited to chronic low grade Wind invasions characterized by mild persistent symptoms. By combining Cang Er San with the formula, you increase the Wind expelling properties, for those patients with more significant symptoms.

Steve

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