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This is shown by a dry cough, or coughing up blood. Other symptoms include hot flushes in the afternoon, red cheeks, warm palms and soles, insomnia, night sweats, fatigue and irritability. The tongue is red, and the pulse is  and . The remedy should nourish the lungs, clear lung-heat, resolve  and arrest coughing. Sample prescription: Modified  In the…

This is frequent bouts of non-productive coughing, other accompanied symptoms include cough-induced chest pain, a flushed face, throat and mouth dryness. The symptoms usually fluctuate along with emotional changes. The tongue is red and covered by dry and yellow fur; the pulse is  and . The remedy should clear the lungs, soothe the liver, smooth qi flow and…

This is chronic coughing with yellow sticky mucus, a strong smell or is blood stained; other symptoms include a coarse and fast breathing, chest oppression, chest pain on coughing, a bitter taste in mouth, thirst, and a feverish sensation in the body. The tongue coating is yellow and greasy; the pulse is…

This is chronic coughing with copious mucus that is white and thick in nature. Other symptoms include a stuffy feeling in the chest or gastric region, poor appetite, fatigue, and sometimes loose bowels. The tongue coating is white and greasy; the pulse is  and . The remedy should invigorate the spleen, dry , resolve  and arrest…

Occasional coughing is normal. It keeps the lungs and airways free from mucus and foreign substances that might interfere with breathing. Any cough that lasts two months or longer is defined as a chronic cough and requires medical attention, even if the cough only appears in morning, at night or…

This condition consists of dry coughing, hoarseness, itchy and sore throat, dryness of the nose and mouth; the cough can have a little blood-tinged mucus, and be accompanied by cough-induced chest pain, chills or fever. The tongue tip is red and the coating looks yellow and dry, the pulse is slightly . This…

This is a cough presenting with yellowish thick mucus, other accompanied symptoms may include yellowish nasal discharges, throat soreness, thirst, low-grade fever, chills, headache and sweating. The tongue coating is yellowish, and the pulse is  and . The remedy should dispel wind-heat, promote the lungs and dissolve the mucus. Sample prescription: Modified  In…

This is a cough presenting with clear or white mucus; other symptoms may include a runny nose with a clear discharge, an itchy throat, headache, slight body aches and chills. The tongue coating is white and the pulse is . The remedy should dispel wind-cold, and promote the free flow of lung qi.…

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract which is associated with symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, an itchy or sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, a low-grade fever, slight body aches or a mild headache. People tend to experience slightly different symptoms when suffering from a cold,…

n traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), coughing indicates abnormal qi activity inside the lungs. TCM believes that the lungs are not only responsible for respiration, but also dominate the qi (vital energy) of the whole body. It inhales pure qi from nature and exhales the impure qi. It also receives nutrient qi from the spleen, combines…