Acupoints for Swollen Throat

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Complete illustrated guide with acupoint locations, press needle technique, and 6-week protocols including swelling:throat.

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Protocol (4 points)

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Cough Common Cold Heat Wind Pathogens Sore Throat Swollen Throat Sore Throat Swollen Throat

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LU07Interrupted Sequence

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 列缺 (liè quē)

🎯 Location: Superior to the styloid process of the radius 1.5 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between brachioradialis and tendon of the abductor policis longus.

⚠️ Cautions: Use with caution in patients with radial nerve sensitivity.

🛡️ Treats: heat:chest, cough, fever, dyspnoea, phlegm

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All 15 points indicated for this symptom

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Swollen Throat

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LU03Celestial Storehouse

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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 天府 (tiān fǔ)

🎯 Location: On the medial aspect of the upper arm 3 thumb widths below end of the axillary fold on the radial side of the biceps. brachii.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid deep needling; caution near brachial artery.

🛡️ Treats: cough, dyspnoea, asthma, dizziness, cough:blood

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Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside swelling:throat:

cough cold heat wind pathogens pain:throat

Using Acupoints for Swollen Throat

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 swelling:throat
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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