Qi

origin of the universe

is the basic condition of life. The movement forms of Qi include ascending

descending

exiting and entering

which is the key to sustain life activities. The movement disorders of Qi mainly include Qi stagnation

reversed flow of Qi

Qi collapse

Qi blockage

Qi desertion

etc. Qi collapse means insufficiency of Qi ascending or excess of Qi sinking. By reviewing ancient-modern literature and experience of past doctors

combined with clinical practice

the authors find that the forms of Qi collapse are variety. In clinic

there is not only spleen-stomach Qi collapse

but collapse of pectoral-qi

liver-qi and kidney-qi. The authors summarize the pathogenesis

clinical manifestation and clinical significance of different Qi collapse forms.