Abstract: Infantile anaphylactic cough and gasp，syndrome of yin-deficiency and phlegm retention，is characterized by repeated dry cough and less phlegm,which is more significant during the night or in the early morning.It is often caused by exposure to allergen or irritating smell,and is more serious at movement.The tongue is red with less fur or lingua geographica,and the pulse is weak.Pro.Cui Wencheng often uses the Shenmai Huayin recipe in the treatment of the syndrome based on the theory of nourishing yin,eliminating phlegm and relieving cough.

Key words: Infantile anaphylactic cough and gasp, Syndrome of yin-deficiency and phlegm retention, Shenmai Huayin recipe, Professor Cui Wencheng