Cough is a common symptom in life, but did you know that there are three types of cough: cold, hot, and dry, and there are different ways to deal with it.
1. Cold cough: The cough is mild during the day, aggravated at night or early in the morning, the sputum is thin, the tongue is white, and it may be accompanied by symptoms such as nasal discharge, itchy throat, chills, and muscle aches all over the body.
Cold cough is mostly caused by the invasion of cold evil into the lungs, and the treatment should be mainly to warm the lungs and dispel cold, and Chinese herbal medicines such as ginger and perilla can be selected.
2. Hot cough: frequent and severe cough, yellow and thick sputum, yellow and thick tongue, may be accompanied by sore throat, yellow nasal discharge, fever, thirst, food accumulation, dry stool and other symptoms.
Hot cough is mostly caused by the invasion of the lungs by heat evil, and the treatment should be mainly to clear heat and dissolve phlegm, and Chinese herbal medicines such as honeysuckle and chrysanthemum can be selected.
3. Dry cough: dry cough or long-term cough without phlegm, or less phlegm and sticky into silk, not easy to cough up, red tongue with little lichen, may be accompanied by dry mouth, sleeping sweating and other symptoms.
Dry cough is mostly caused by dryness and evil injury, and the treatment should be mainly to moisten the lungs and relieve cough, and Chinese medicinal materials such as wheat and lily can be selected.
Different types of cough require different treatments, and distinguishing between cold and heat is key. If you have cough symptoms, it is recommended to distinguish the type before taking medication. If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to consult a doctor or professional. #Health# #清风计划#
