Acupoints for Diaphragm Fullness
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HT05Inward Connection
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🗺️ Meridian: Heart Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 通里 (tōng lǐ)
🎯 Location: When palm faces upward point is on the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 thumb width above the transverse crease of the wrist.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: dizziness, palpitations, deficiency:qi, depression, fullness:chest
BL46Diaphragm Gate
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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 膈關 (gé guān)
🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths lateral to the du9 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling due to risk of pneumothorax.
🛡️ Treats: fever, cold:common, fullness:chest, vomiting, pain:back
CV17Chest Centre
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🗺️ Meridian: Conception Vessel
🇨🇳 Chinese: 膻中 (shān zhōng)
🎯 Location: On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples.
⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; caution in cardiac conditions.
🛡️ Treats: cough, pain:chest, dyspnoea, asthma, fullness:chest
Using Acupoints for Diaphragm Fullness
Self-Treatment Guidelines
- Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
- Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
- Treat 2-3 times daily for best results
When to Seek Professional Help
- Severe or persistent fullness:diaphragm
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
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