Symptoms of Cold Damp Obstructing the Lungs
Chronic cough
Copious white sputum
Chest congestion
Difficulty breathing when lying down
Coughing
Wheezing
Chest distension
Shortness of breath
Pale complexion
Constipation
Tongue
Thick greasy white tongue coating
Pulse
Slippery, weak
Related Conditions
Chronic bronchitis
Asthma
Foods Used For Cold Damp Obstructing the Lungs
These are just some of the foods that are believed to help cold damp obstructing the lungs
Adzuki bean
Barley
Cucumber
Mung bean
Seaweed
Star fruit
Bamboo shoot
Date
Fresh ginger
White or black pepper
Asparagus
Pear
Mustard
References
Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000
Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.