Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears, which interferes with hearing; deafness refers to a varying degree of hearing loss, and in severe cases, it is referred to as "deafness." Those with milder hearing loss are sometimes referred to as having "hard of hearing."
Wind-Evil Invasion Type: Initially, there are symptoms of a common cold, followed by sudden tinnitus and deafness, a feeling of ear congestion; headache, fever, aversion to wind, and dry mouth; the tongue is red, with a thin white coating, and the pulse is floating and rapid.
Gallbladder and Liver Fire Type: Tinnitus and deafness that occur or worsen after frustration or anger, with aching pain in the ears; headache, red face, irritability and anger, bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, and constipation; the tongue is red, with a yellow and thick coating, and the pulse is taut and rapid.
Phlegm-Fire Stagnation Type: Tinnitus like the sound of cicadas, a feeling of blockage as if deaf; dizziness and vertigo, chest tightness with abundant phlegm; the tongue is red, with a yellow and smooth coating, and the pulse is taut and smooth.
Kidney Essence Deficiency Type: Deafness that gradually progresses, with tinnitus being particularly severe at night; insomnia, dizziness, and soreness in the waist and knees; the tongue is red, with little or no coating, and the pulse is thin and taut or thin and weak.
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Type: Tinnitus and deafness that fluctuate in severity, worsening with fatigue and improving with rest; fatigue and lack of energy, reduced appetite with abdominal bloating, and loose stools; the tongue is pale, with a thin white or slightly greasy coating, and the pulse is fine and weak.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course.
(If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)