Abrupt onset with swelling pain in the throat, chills, fever, headache, thirst, constipation, tongue is red, tongue coating is thin and yellow, superficial and rapid pulse.
Treatment
The points of Lung Meridian, Stomach Meridian are selected as the main points, reducing manipulation is used to disperse wind and heat.
Gradual onset of dry throat, slightly congested throat with intermittent pain or pain during swallowing after too much speaking, the pain in the throat onset, hot sensation in the palms and soles, dryness of throat more marked at night, red and furless tongue, thready and rapid pulse.
Treatment
The points of Kidney Meridian and Lung Meridian are selected as main points to nourish Yin and descend fire to stop pain with reinforcing manipulation.
