What are the traditional Chinese medicine treatment methods for pediatric asthma?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers diverse and comprehensive treatment approaches for pediatric asthma, primarily including the following aspects: 1. Syndrome differentiation and individualized treatment: Different therapeutic methods are applied according to the various stages of asthma—acute attack, remission, and stable phase. During the acute phase, treatments focus on dispelling wind, promoting circulation of meridians, relieving cough, and alleviating wheezing. In the remission phase, the emphasis is on strengthening the spleen, resolving phlegm, relieving cough, and calming asthma. During the stable phase, treatment aims to tonify qi, consolidate the exterior, and strengthen kidney function to anchor qi. 2. Combined internal and external therapies: Internally administered herbal formulas such as Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Green Dragon Decoction) and Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang are used alongside external treatments like herbal enemas and acupoint application. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive clinical effectiveness. 3. Massage and tuina therapy: Therapeutic massage techniques, such as clearing lung and soothing liver, pushing膻中 (CV17), and kneading 肺俞 (LU13), are employed as adjunctive treatments to enhance efficacy and shorten treatment duration. All these treatment methods are based on TCM theory and tailored to the characteristics of pediatric asthma. By restoring balance of yin and yang and supporting the body's resistance while eliminating pathogenic factors, they aim to effectively manage and treat asthma.