Chapter 35: Showing Off (Middle)

  "Oh?! Ziying, why are you saying this?" Sun Simiao was shocked to see Chen Yi not taking the patient's pulse earlier when diagnosing the illness. He was even more astonished by Chen Yi's latest statement.

  Facing Sun Simiao's inquiry and the gaze of several others, Chen Yi was not flustered at all, and said very confidently: "Sun Daozhang, I just asked the patient a question and didn't find that he had contact with allergens... or substances that easily cause physical sensitivity reactions. His body also didn't show any allergic symptoms. Although his current symptoms and seizures are similar to those of asthma, there are still many differences. Listening to what the patient and his family said about the onset of the disease, it's not an intermittent attack, but rather occurs all year round, every time the attack lasts for a long time, even up to several months! Asthma can't last that long! Just now when I was listening to his heart and lungs, I found that his pulse was floating, and there was no wheezing sound in his lungs like asthma, but rather a rale sound which is most common in chronic bronchitis!"

  Chen Yi then analyzed the situation based on his own diagnosis and inquiry about the patient's condition before and after the onset of the disease for Sun Simiao's disciples.

  Although there is no modern diagnostic equipment such as X-ray machines, Chen Yi is confident that based on his experience in treating many respiratory diseases in the past, he can still make a judgment about this obvious case of chronic bronchitis through heart and lung auscultation and inquiry about the patient's condition before and after the onset of illness.

  Chen Yi again explained the concept of rales to Sun Simiao's disciples in simple and easy-to-understand language, which patients with respiratory diseases would have rales, the difference between dry rales and wet rales, as well as the differential diagnosis of asthma and bronchitis. Sun Simiao's disciples listened with wide eyes.

  Chen Yi also had an impulse at this time, wanting to give Sun Simiao a good lecture on the knowledge and experience he knew about the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory system diseases in later generations. It might be a thought of teaching knowledge or seeking further recognition from this divine doctor.

  "Ziying, you speak with great courtesy, and I have gained much from your words!" Sun Simiao composed his astonished expression and bowed respectfully. "Your research on Qi diseases far surpasses mine, and I am deeply impressed! I thought that after many years of practicing medicine, I had a good understanding of most illnesses, but it turns out that in many aspects, I am not as good as you, a young man, especially when it comes to Qi diseases..." Sun Simiao paused for a moment before continuing: "Ziying, today, let you take charge of diagnosing and prescribing medicine for the patient. How does that sound? I will follow your advice!"

  Chen Yi was startled and hastily waved his hand, saying: "Daozhang, how can this be? I only know some things from medical books, boasting and bragging, but actually diagnosing diseases is very lacking, and as for using medicine, I know even less. In front of Daozhang, no matter what, I dare not take your place to diagnose and prescribe medicine. If the medication is not used properly, it will delay the patient's condition, and that would ruin Daozhang's reputation!"

  Sun Simiao shook his head, "Zi Ying, from what you've said in your diagnosis, and the changes in the patient's condition that can be observed during the examination just now, I believe you must have a clear understanding of how to use medicine! Today, let you take over and write this prescription for me, and also let me see your medical skills!" Sun Simiao said, looking at Chen Yi with a different gaze.

  Chen Yi saw trust and support in Sun Simiao's eyes, as well as some meaning that Chen Yi couldn't understand, which made him even more confident.

  On the other side, Qingning was also gazing at Chen Yi with eager eyes, wanting to see how he would prescribe the medicine. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Yi couldn't resist the urge to show off and walked over to the desk, picked up his brush and began writing down the familiar prescription on the spread-out paper...

  In later generations, Chen Yi mainly studied the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. He studied asthma the most, but respiratory diseases cannot be clearly divided, and he also conducted extensive research on other respiratory diseases, developing corresponding diagnostic and therapeutic regimens, which were also based on the combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Except for the early stage where Western medicine was mainly used for treatment, in subsequent treatments, traditional Chinese medicinal formulas were mainly used as the primary treatment, with Western medicine as a supplement.

  Nowadays, there is no Western medicine, and Chinese medicine can only be used as the main treatment method. Chen Yi thought for a moment and slightly modified the prescription used in later generations, writing it down. In the past few days, he also roughly understood the conversion between grams and money by asking Ning Qing, and the proportion of each dose was equivalent. The medication is administered according to the patient's weight and condition. Nowadays, patients do not abuse antibiotics, so these medicines should be very effective.

  Sun Simiao saw that Chen Yi's prescription included ginseng, gecko, and dihuang, which were familiar to him, as well as cicada flower and several other medicines he was not familiar with. The dosage and administration of each medicine were also quite different from what he usually used.

  Chen Yi also explained his theory of applying medicine to Sun Simiao and his disciples after writing the prescription, as well as some things to pay attention to during the treatment process. Sun Simiao nodded in agreement after listening.

  Several people were about to go out and tell the patient about the administration of medicine, when Sun Simiao gave another order: "Ziying, after a while, it's still up to you to instruct the patient on what to pay attention to when taking medicine and recuperating!"

  "Yes, Master Tao!" Chen Yi's thoughts had also changed at this time. He too wanted to use this opportunity to show off his skills in front of Sun Simiao. If he could effectively treat the old chronic bronchitis patient and alleviate his symptoms, Sun Simiao would surely look up to him even more. To be recognized by someone as renowned as Sun Simiao in the medical field would also boost his reputation. In this society, having a good reputation made it easier to get things done. If one had both literary talent and medical skills, fame would come quickly.

  Sun Simiao led Chen Yi and several disciples out, while the patient's son came forward. Sun Simiao pointed to Chen Yi and said: "Young Master Sun, I have already explained your father's condition to my disciples, including how to administer the medicine. Chen Ziying will explain it to you in detail, as well as some precautions that need to be taken. As for me, I've been feeling unwell lately, my throat is a bit sore and I'm not comfortable speaking too much..."

  That Mr. Sun slowly returned a courtesy to Sun Simiao: "Thank you, Master Sun!" Then he turned around and took another look at Chen Yi, and made another courtesy: "And please, Mr. Chen... trouble yourself..." He thought Chen Yi was Sun Simiao's disciple, but looking at Chen Yi's demeanor and attire, it was clearly different from the others, so he hesitated for a moment and changed his words to address him as "young master"!

  Chen Yi was taken aback by Sun Simiao's words and had no choice but to return the courtesy, handing over the prescription to him and carefully explaining how to decoct and take the medicine. As the young Mr. Sun nodded hastily, he also instructed him on some daily precautions: such as being careful with pungent and drying products; avoiding excessive consumption of cold and cool products; being cautious with greasy and rich foods; and avoiding excessive exercise, etc. These were things that patients with respiratory diseases needed to pay attention to, and Sun Simiao went over them repeatedly without getting tired of it, leaving the onlookers in amazement!