This pattern indicates the early stage of Exterior Wind and Dampness invasion. When there is Dampness obstructing the Connecting channels, it gives rise to swollen glands in the neck. When it obstructs the joints, it leads to pain there. It can also cause muscle ache and feeling of heaviness if the Damp is in the muscles.

As for the symptoms caused by external Wind, aversion to cold is the most typical one. It is because the Wind invasion impairs the Lung's function of dispersing Defensive Qi between the muscle and skin so that they can not be warmed properly. Apart from that, other symptoms include sneezing, coughing, runny nose, fever, occipital stiffness and headache. The pulse is Floating.

The Lung is one of the most vulnerable Organs for external Pernicious Influences.