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Furthermore, when humans are exposed to wind pathogen, the mild condition is termed "Shang Feng" (Injury by Wind), while the severe condition is termed "Zhong Feng" (Stroke/Attack by Wind). This is because wind is dispersing and depletes Qi, tends to move in the Yang aspect, causing the Cou Li (skin pores) to open, thus resulting in spontaneous sweating and aversion to wind.

Regarding facial diagnosis, it varies according to the Qi of the Zang organs; generally, the Fu organs are not discussed, except for the Stomach having a condition of being "Zhong" (attacked), which is caused by dietary factors. Therefore, Sun Simiao stated: "Exposure to wind immediately after finishing a meal is called Wei Feng (Stomach Wind)." The discussion on Malaria follows a similar logic. However, if the meridians of the six Fu organs can be attacked by pathogens, how could they not attack other Fu organs? Although it refers to disruption of transport and transformation, in the Large Intestine and Small Intestine there is distension, in the Bladder (Pao) there is torsion or retention, and in the Gallbladder there is contraction, but these are missing from the text and not discussed. Some argue that it directly attacks the Zang organs, hence the Fu organs are not discussed; this is also one perspective, so both views are preserved.

In various treatises on formulas, what is referred to as "Zuo Tan You Huan" (Left hemiplegia and right paralysis) occurs when a pathogen enters the human body. The area affected by the pathogen becomes flaccid, while the healthy side becomes tense. The healthy Qi pulls towards the pathogenic side, leading to deviation and loss of movement.

What is called "Feng Yi" (Wind Obscuration) involves the inability to speak due to obstruction between the Heart and Lung. The patient only makes groaning sounds. Since speech requires the Qi of the Lung to enter the Heart, when pathogens attack the Heart and Lung, phlegm-fluids surge and block the airway, causing this condition.

Flaccidity of the four limbs is called "Feng Fei" (Wind Paralysis). This is because wind scatters fluids, which then pour into the joints, preventing Qi from circulating, thus causing the limbs to become unusable.

Stiffness of the tongue with inability to speak is caused by wind entering the meridians of the Heart and Spleen. The divergent meridian of the Heart connects to the root of the tongue. The meridian of the Spleen passes through the stomach, flanks the throat, connects to the root of the tongue, and spreads under the tongue. When wind and phlegm enter these meridians, the tongue cannot move, resulting in aphasia.

Spasms and contracture of the four limbs are caused by cold-wind invading the Liver. The pathogen enters the Liver, causing the sinews to contract tightly, making them unable to extend.

What is called "Feng Rou" (Wind Flaccidity) is caused by wind-heat entering the Liver, causing the sinews to relax and stretch, becoming loose and unable to contract. Thus, the *Classic* states: "Cold causes spasms and tightness, heat causes relaxation and laxity."

What is called "Feng Chan" (Wind Tremor) is caused by wind entering the Liver meridians. The upper Qi fails to maintain its proper position, causing the head to sway and the hands and feet to tremble.

What is called "Feng Yin" (Wind Aphonia) is caused by cold-wind lodging in the interior, stagnating and preventing emission of sound, resulting in trismus (lockjaw) and inability to speak. This presents similarly to the aforementioned phlegm-blockage of the Heart and Lung, but here characterized by trismus.

What is called "Wei Tui Feng" (Retreating Wind) manifests as hemiplegia, loss of voice, inability to speak, and hesitation in movement. This is also caused by the pathogen attacking the meridians of the Heart and Lung asymmetrically.

The classification examples of these syndromes can be deduced and treated accordingly.