Chronic Cough – Don’t Ignore It!

A persistent, long-term cough can disrupt your daily life and signal deeper health issues. Proper treatment is key!

 When to See a Doctor?

•  Coughing up blood? Seek medical help immediately.

•  Cough lasting over 3 months? Visit your GP for tests like X-rays or sputum analysis to rule out serious conditions like tumors or TB.

  
  

How Can TCM Help?

If medical tests show no major concerns, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help regulate your body and ease chronic coughs. TCM views coughs as related to imbalances in the lungs, kidneys, spleen, and liver.

Common TCM Patterns of Chronic Cough:

•  Cold cough – worsens in cold weather, with clear phlegm

•  Hot cough – dry, irritated throat with yellow phlegm

•  Dry cough – little or no phlegm, scratchy throat

•  Kidney deficiency cough with asthma – weak breathing, fatigue

•  Liver Qi stagnation cough – triggered by stress, chest tightness

•  Spleen deficiency cough with phlegm-dampness – heavy, sticky phlegm

 TCM Treatments Include:

•  Chinese Herbal Medicine

•  Acupuncture

•  Pediatric Massage (for children)

•  Moxibustion (heat therapy)

•  Diet & Lifestyle Adjustments

With the right care, your cough can gradually improve and even be fully resolved!