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Yamen (GV15) is located between the two tendons at the back of the neck, specifically treating aphonia and difficulty in speech.
This acupoint should not be needled deeply; it requires shallow insertion. Needling too deeply may instead aggravate the condition and cause discomfort.
Yamen (GV15): Located 0.5 cun above the posterior hairline at the nape. Needle vertically 0.3 cun; do not needle deeply, as deep insertion may induce aphonia. Apply reducing method, no tonification. Moxibustion: 7 moxa cones.

For cough, rapid breathing, and cold-phlegm, one must examine and treat via the Lieque (LU7) acupoint.
Taiyuan (LU9) can also be used to treat lung diseases; this acupoint is suitable for moxibustion to stabilize the condition.
Lieque (LU7): Located on the radial side of the forearm, 1.5 cun proximal to the styloid process of the radius, at the point where the index finger rests when crossing hands. Needle 0.3 cun horizontally towards the arm. Apply reducing method.
Taiyuan (LU9): Located in the depression at the radial end of the wrist crease. Needle 0.3 cun. Apply reducing method.

(Attachment: Jaundice)
Sudden onset of cough accompanied by pain in the lower back and spine indicates that Shenzhu (GV12) is indeed the accurate acupoint.
Zhiyang (GV12) can also treat jaundice; applying reducing method followed by tonifying method yields miraculous results akin to divine intervention.
Shenzhu (GV12): Located below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. Needle 0.3 cun, moxibustion 7 cones, apply reducing method.
Zhiyang (GV12): Located at the tip of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra. Needle 0.3 cun, moxibustion 7 cones, determine tonification or reduction based on excess or deficiency patterns.

Wind-cold invasion unresolved leads to frequent coughing; if left untreated for a long time, it may ultimately result in consumptive disease (Lao Bing).
For cough, needle Feishu (BL13); for excessive phlegm, definitely needle Fenglong (ST40).
Feishu (BL13): Located 1.5 cun lateral to the inferior border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. Moxibustion 3 cones.
Fenglong (ST40): Located 8 cun superior to Jiexi (ST41) at the ankle. Needle vertically 0.25 cun, determine tonification or reduction based on excess or deficiency patterns, moxibustion 14 cones (two sevens).

When the interstices (cou li) are not secure, frequent coughing occurs with clear nasal discharge and heavy, turbid qi.
For sneezing, needle Fengmen (BL12); for coughing, deepen the application of moxibustion fire.
Fengmen (BL12): Located in the depression 1.5 cun lateral to the inferior border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra.

Asthma is a difficult condition to endure, causing sleeplessness at night with panting and anxiety.
Locating Tiantu (CV22) is effective; moxibustion on Danzhong (CV17) brings health and peace.
Tiantu (CV22): Located in the depression at the center of the suprasternal fossa (below the laryngeal prominence). Can be needled obliquely downward 0.5 cun, moxibustion 7 cones, apply reducing method.
Danzhong (CV17): Located midway between the nipples. Can apply reducing method, moxibustion 7 cones; contraindicated for needling.

Panting and inability to sleep, why suffer day and night?
Selecting Xuanji (CV15) is truly wonderful; additionally needling Qihai (CV6) ensures safety and tranquility.
Xuanji (CV15): Located 1 cun below Tiantu (CV22). Needle vertically 0.3 cun, apply reducing method, moxibustion 7 cones.
Qihai (CV6): Located in the depression 1.5 cun below the umbilicus. Needle 0.3 cun, moxibustion 7 cones, determine tonification or reduction based on the condition.