er, convulsion and internal closure due to interaction between wind and fire, they may manifest asthenic cold syndromes marked by such symptoms as pale complexion, sweating, cold limbs, weak and indistinct pulse. These are the manifestations of infantile susceptibility to cold and heat.

In short, the changes of cold and heat as well as  asthenic and sthenic syndromes in the infants are quicker and more complicated than those in the adults. Therefore in the treatment of infantile diseases, correct differentiation of syndrome, accurate diagnosis and timely treatment are very important.

 Purity of the viscera and easiness to rehabilitate

Although the pathological transmission in the infants is fast and the transformation from cold to heat and from asthenia to sthenia in the infants are complicated, the regeneration and repair of the tissues are strong due to the purity of the infantile body, vigorous development and full vitality. Furthermore, the causes of infantile diseases are usually simple. During the course of the pathological development, fewer mental factors are involved. That is why infantile diseases are easier to cure. Even serious diseases can be cured if timely treatment is given and proper cares are taken. Take diseases of the lung system, spleen system and pestilence for example. Though they are commonly encountered, most of them have shorter duration and are quicker to heal. Even some diseases with longer duration, such as infantile malnutrition, can also be cured quickly through replenishing qi and blood, regulating diet and adapting to the climate.