Classification of cough

In fact, there are many reasons for coughing, and the treatment methods for coughing problems caused by different reasons are also different. In our lives, coughing is actually divided into many types. So if you want to better treat and relieve your cough, then first you need to understand what types of coughs there are? Now let’s take a look at the most common types of coughs in life.

In fact, if a cough is not treated in time, it will have adverse effects on your physical health. Some things will damage your lung function and even cause pneumonia. Therefore, I hope everyone will not ignore the problem of coughing.

Types of cough:

1. Wind-cold cough is characterized by dry cough, more common at night, with thin white sputum, nasal congestion, clear runny nose, itchy throat, not dry mouth, pale tongue with thick coating, and can be treated by dispelling cold and tonifying the lungs.

2. Wind-heat cough: 44 is characterized by uncomfortable cough, yellow and sticky sputum, dry mouth and sore throat, red tongue with yellow fur, and is treated by dispersing wind and clearing the lungs.

3. Dry cough due to heat; manifested as dry cough without sputum, or little sputum that is difficult to cough up, dry nose and lips, dry throat and itchy throat. Treatment should be to clear the lungs and resolve phlegm.

4. Qi deficiency cough: characterized by weak cough, clear white sputum, shortness of breath, laziness to speak, and pale complexion. It is more common in children and the elderly, and the treatment should be to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

The above is an introduction to the classification of coughs. If you are often troubled by cough problems, but if they cannot be cured for a long time, then you need to understand what type of cough you have, so that you can effectively help yourself solve the problem in a targeted manner.