Chronic Cough With Copious Sputum in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding different chronic cough with copious sputum patterns according to TCM theory
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Chronic cough with copious sputum refers to a persistent cough that produces a significant amount of thin, often clear mucus. This condition, enduring for an extended period, can interfere with daily life and indicates an underlying respiratory issue.
It is essential to differentiate this from acute coughs or those producing colored or thick sputum, as the underlying causes and treatments can vary significantly.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches chronic cough with copious sputum as a symptom of disharmony within the body's systems. TCM theory suggests that this condition may result from imbalances in vital energies and organ systems, particularly those related to the Lungs and Spleen.
Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on the symptom itself, TCM seeks to identify and correct the underlying imbalance causing the symptom.
TCM Patterns for Chronic Cough With Copious Sputum
Each pattern represents a distinct underlying imbalance that can cause chronic cough with copious sputum
Wind-Phlegm
Diagnostic signs
Wiry (Xian)
Swollen and deviated tongue with stick coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Qi Stagnation
Diagnostic signs
Tight (Jin), Wiry (Xian)
Normal or slightly dark on side with white or yellow coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Wind-Phlegm
Diagnostic signs
Wiry (Xian)
Swollen and deviated tongue with stick coating
Accompanying symptoms you may experience
Recommended herbal formulas
Herbal Formulas for Chronic Cough With Copious Sputum
Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address chronic cough with copious sputum