Pathology of the Lungs
Dryness in the Lungs
Dryness in the Lungs can be considered as an initial stage of Lung Yin Deficiency.

Cardinal symptoms Dry cough, dry throat, itching in the throat
TCM Information Symptoms, causes, treatment tips, root and branch, point-combination

Pathogenesis of selected symptoms Dry cough Dry cough originates because the Lungs is not moistened sufficiently. Hoarse voice Hoarse voice originates because the Lungs doesn't moisten the throat sufficiently. Dry throat Dry throat originates because the Lungs doesn't moisten the throat sufficiently. Dry mouth, throat, and nose A dry mouth, throat or nose originates because the Lungs' moistening function is impaired. Dry skin Dry skin originates because the Lungs' moistening function is impaired.