What is the method of TCM to treat bronchitis cough

Bronchitis cough usually occurs in winter. Its main cause is infection, and it is generally divided into two types, one is acute bronchitis and the other is chronic bronchitis. This type of disease is usually treated through traditional Chinese medicine. The treatment effect of traditional Chinese medicine is generally better. So, what are the traditional Chinese medicine remedies for treating bronchitis cough?

Acute tracheobronchitis

At the onset, there are usually symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, fever, headache and body aches, followed by cough and sputum, and a few are accompanied by wheezing. The course of the disease is about 1 to 2 weeks, and no more than 3 months. According to clinical manifestations, it can be divided into 4 types:

1. Dryness-induced damage to the lungs

It is characterized by dry cough without sputum or little and thick sputum that is difficult to cough up or contains blood, and dry mouth and nose. It often occurs in autumn and is often accompanied by symptoms such as dry throat, choking, chest pain, and fever. The tongue is red, with a thin yellow or dry coating. The treatment is mainly focused on clearing the lungs, moistening dryness, relieving cough and removing phlegm. The prescription includes: Trichosanthes kirilowii, Fritillaria thunbergii, Radix Trichosanthis, Citrus aurantium, Platycodon grandiflorum, mulberry leaves, almonds, Gardenia jasminoides, pear peel, Codonopsis pilosula (Adenophora adenophora), Indigo naturalis, Platycladus orientalis leaves, lily, and Polygonatum sibiricum.

Chinese patent medicines that can be selected include Erdong Paste, Fritillaria Erdong Paste, Compound Licorice Mixture (Tablets), Fritillaria Qingfei Syrup, Honey-refined Fritillaria Loquat Paste, and Yangyin Qingfei Paste.

2. Wind-cold lung syndrome

It is characterized by cough and thin, white or foamy sputum, often accompanied by chills, no sweating, head and body aches, nasal congestion, clear runny nose, itchy throat and fever. The treatment is mainly aimed at dispelling wind and cold, promoting lung function and stopping cough. The prescription includes: perilla leaves, ginger, peucedanum chinense, poria, almond, tangerine peel, pinellia, fructus aurantii, platycodon, schizonepeta, aster, stemon, scutellaria baicalensis, and licorice.

Chinese patent medicines such as Tongxuan Lifei Pills, Shensu Lifei Pills, Zhisou Qingguo Pills, Compound Chuanbei Essence Tablets, Compound Licorice Mixture, and Cough Syrup can be used as appropriate.

The above are the traditional Chinese medicine remedies for treating bronchitis. Patients can treat it according to their own conditions, and the effect is very good. However, patients with more serious conditions must go to the hospital for treatment. Patients with milder conditions can be treated through traditional Chinese medicine. Patients with this type of disease must pay attention to it!