TCM Diagnostics-Inspection_Tongue and Bodlily Discharge

A child who frequently drools, particularly while sleeping, is most likely experiencing:

• Spleen deficiency

• Liver fire

• Lung dryness

• Kidney deficiency

Nasal discharge that is foul-smelling and thick, often recurring over time, typically reflects which condition in TCM?

• Liver qi stagnation

• Spleen dampness

• Sinus damp-heat accumulation

• Wind-cold syndrome

Which type of phlegm is commonly observed in cases of lung dryness or yin deficiency?

• Thick and yellow phlegm

• Sticky and difficult-to-expectorate phlegm

• Thin and white phlegm

• Foamy and frothy phlegm

A patient presents with greenish-yellow, bitter-tasting vomit. Which TCM pattern does this most likely indicate?

• Liver-gallbladder damp-heat

• Spleen yang deficiency

• Qi deficiency

• Wind-cold invasion

In TCM, foul-smelling vomit with an acidic odor often suggests which of the following?

• Cold syndrome

• Heat syndrome

• Qi deficiency

• Blood deficiency

Vomit that is clear, watery, and odorless is generally indicative of which condition?

• Heat in the stomach

• Cold in the stomach

• Damp-heat in the stomach

• Liver qi stagnation

A frequent, sticky saliva discharge from the mouth is likely to indicate:

• Lung heat

• Spleen and stomach damp-heat

• Liver fire

• Yin deficiency

Profuse, clear, and watery nasal discharge that occurs with sneezing is typically associated with which TCM condition?

• Kidney yang deficiency

• Lung qi deficiency

• Liver qi stagnation

• Stomach heat

Yellow and sticky nasal discharge is most likely indicative of which type of syndrome in TCM?

• Wind-cold

• Wind-heat

• Damp-cold

• Qi deficiency

Which of the following best describes phlegm that is thin, clear, and white in color?

• Damp-phlegm

• Cold-phlegm

• Heat-phlegm

• Blood-streaked phlegm