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According to the *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Manifestations of All Diseases): The Lung governs Qi and serves as the uppermost cover for the five Zang organs. Qi governs the skin and hair; therefore, it is easily injured by Wind pathogens. When Wind pathogens invade the Fu and Zang organs, they cause Qi and Blood deficiency, leading to shortness of breath and coughing.

The *Guangli Fang* (Broad Benefits Formulary) treats Pulmonary Asthma (Fei Wei) characterized by expectoration of purulent blood with a foul odor, continuous coughing, progressive emaciation, and withered appearance. Formula:
Radix Asteris Tatarici (Ziwantou) [21 heads, resembling hair buns], Radix Platycodonis (Jiegeng) [12 fen, slightly roasted], Radix Asparagi (Tianmendong) [8 fen], Poria (Fuling) [12 fen], Bulbus Lilii (Sheng Baihe) [fresh, sliced].
Decoct in 2 sheng of water to obtain 9 he. Take warm in three doses after meals. After walking for the distance one covers in about five to six li, administer another dose. If bowel evacuation is desired, add Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao) [8 fen].

The *Xuangan Chuanshi Fang* (Formulary of Xuangan for Transmitted Corpse Disease) primarily treats Pulmonary Asthma (Fei Wei) with cough, rebellious Qi preventing lying flat, and excessive sticky saliva. Formula for Draining the Lung (Xiefei Tang):
Fructus Lepidii seu Descurainiae (Tinglizi) [3 liang, slightly roasted over low fire until purple, pounded into paste], Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) [20 pieces, broken], Cortex Mor radicis (Sangbaipí) [3 liang, sliced].
Take the above three ingredients, decoct the dates and mulberry bark in 3 sheng of water to obtain 1 sheng. Strain, add Paste of Fructus Lepidii Seu Descurainiae (Tinglizi) equivalent to a pellet, stir until dissolved, and decoct further until one-third remains. Avoid raw and cold foods.

It is also stated: For Pulmonary Asthma (Fei Wei), Bone-steaming Fever (Guzheng), and rebellious Qi, if accompanied by hemoptysis, hoarseness or voice loss, excessive salivation, or dry mouth with thirst and inability to eat, use the Single Urine Decoction:
Consume own or others' urine alone for 100 days to recover. Take four times daily, one sheng per dose.

The *Jiyan Fang* (Verified Formulary) treats Pulmonary Asthma (Fei Wei) with continuous expectoration of frothy saliva, dry throat but no thirst. Formula:
Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens (Shengjiang) [5 liang], Radix Ginseng (Renshen) [3 liang], Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata (Gancao, roasted) [4 liang], Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) [15 pieces, split].
Decoct the above four ingredients in 7 sheng of water to obtain 3 sheng. Divide into three doses. (Note: In the *Qianjin Fang*, Gancao is 3 liang and Dazao is 10 pieces.)

According to the *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun*: Sudden death (Cusi) is caused by "Three Deficiencies" encountering Thieving Wind. The "Three Deficiencies" are: encountering the declining Qi of the year, which is the first deficiency; meeting the time of the waning moon, which is the second deficiency; and deviating from the harmonious Qi of the season, which is the third deficiency. When a person has these three deficiencies and is injured by Thieving Wind, Yin Qi becomes excessively depleted internally, and Yang Qi is blocked externally, resulting in death.

The *Ge Shi Fang* (Ge's Formulary) treats sudden death, whether preceded by illness or occurring suddenly during rest with cessation of breathing, all of which are due to entering Evil Qi. Treatment:
Have two people block the patient's mouth and nose with clothes and blow air into both ears. Switch persons when exhausted. Alternatively, use a bamboo tube to blow air. Turn the body sideways and keep the head away; do not blow directly onto the face of the deceased.
Another formula: Pierce the ear with a scallion leaf. Do not be alarmed if blood flows from the ear, mouth, or nose. Lack of blood indicates difficult treatment; presence of blood indicates a treatable condition.
Another formula: Soak cotton in good sour vinegar, remove after a moment, place in the nostril of the deceased, press with hand to force juice into the nasal cavity, and hold the limbs to prevent惊动 (startling/movement).
Another formula: Pour human urine onto the face of the deceased several times to restore speech. This is the method of Bian Que.
Another formula: Powder Rhizoma Coicis? No, Fructus Gleditsiae Sinensis (Zaojia) to the size of soybeans, blow into both nostrils. Breath will soon clear.
Another formula: Pound Radix Aristolochiae Mollissimae? No, Radix Aristolochiae (Nüqing) into powder. Use one qianbi (approx. 3-5g). Open the mouth, place in the throat, and wash down with water or wine. Immediate revival.
Another formula: Moxibustion at the center of the umbilicus (Shenque), 100 moxa cones.
Another formula: Moxibustion at Chengjiang (CV24), located in the depression below the chin, 10 moxa cones.
Another formula: Moxibustion one cun below the heart (Xinji region).

The *Jiyan Fang* (Verified Formulary) treats sudden death:
Drink juice from fresh cow or horse manure. If unavailable, mix dried manure with water to extract juice.
Another formula: Take soot from the chimney of the stove, size of a pill. Mix with rice water and drink. Administer in 3-4 doses within a short time.
Another formula: Take dust from roof beams, size of soybeans. Place in a bamboo tube and blow into the nostrils simultaneously.
Another formula: Moxibustion at Danzhong (CV17).
Another formula: Use a bamboo tube to blow into both ears, no more than three times.

The *Xinlu Fang* (Newly Recorded Formulary) treats sudden death:
Pound roots of Allium tuberosum (Jiucai) to extract juice. Take 6-7 he.
Another formula: Cut Cortex Pruni Persicae (Taobai pi) [1 sheng]. Decoct in 2 sheng of water to obtain 8 he. Take this amount. If recovery takes longer than traveling ten li, administer again.

The *Seng Shen Fang* (Monk Shen's Formulary) treats sudden death due to Evil Qi, Lei's Qianjin Pill:
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Dahuang) [5 fen], Fructus Crotonis Tiglii (Badou) [60 seeds], Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixin) [2 fen], Natrii Sulfas Crystallisatus (Puxiao) [3 fen], Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum (Ganjiang) [2 fen].
Pulverize the above five herbs, sift, and mix with white honey. Grind for 3,000 pestle strikes. Take pills the size of soybeans (two pills). Adjust dosage for elderly and children according to discretion.

The *Zhenzhong Fang* (Pillow Center Formulary) treats death-like state caused by evil ghosts or spirits: Write the character "Ghost" (Gui) on the forehead for immediate recovery.

The *Longmen Fang* (Dragon Gate Formulary) treats sudden death:
Measure a rope around the Bìwàn acupoint (SI7) of the deceased. For males, use the left wrist; for females, the right. Align the rope with the Dazhui point (GV14) and extend downwards. At the tip of the rope corresponding to the spine, perform moxibustion with 50 cones.
Another formula: Irrigate the nose with fecal juice.
Another formula: Pierce the nose with the yellow core of a scallion to a depth of 7-8 cun. For males, insert from the left; for females, from the right. Immediate effect.
Another formula: Irrigate the nose with freshly squeezed juice of Allium tuberosum (Jiucai) for revival.
Another formula: Place powder of Cortex Cinnamomi (Guixie) under the tongue for immediate revival.