What acupoints should be used for pediatric cough with the Sanfu贴 (Sanfu patch) application?
Disease description:
My child has had a cough recently. I'd like to ask the doctor: which acupoints should the pediatric cough-relieving plaster be applied to during the Sanfu贴 period?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Sanfu patches for children's cough is a traditional Chinese medicine method for treating cough, which uses warm topical application to alleviate cough symptoms. The main acupoints used in Sanfu patch therapy include Taiyuan, Feishu, and Fengchi. The Taiyuan acupoint is located on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, at the lower border of the second intercostal space. Taiyuan is a key point that can treat symptoms such as cough, chest tightness, and abdominal pain. The Feishu acupoint is located below the armpit, at the medial aspect of the axillary fossa. As the terminal point of the Lung Meridian, Feishu can be used to treat cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and chest pain. The Fengchi acupoint is situated on the anterior aspect of the shoulder, at the upper border of the first intercostal space. Fengchi is also considered the terminal point of the Lung Meridian and can help relieve cough, hemoptysis, and chest pain.
