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.