Question
Can phlegm in the throat affect lung breathing function? If so, how should it be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, phlegm in the throat does not cause problems with lung breathing function. However, if accompanied by pneumonia, it may have an impact. Here are several treatment via food (TCM) methods for expectorating and stopping coughs: 1. Take the root of lotus root, squeeze out the juice with a cloth, add an appropriate amount of honey, drink one cup daily, and continue for 3 days. 2. Wash fresh radish clean, peel it and cut into pieces, soak in malt sugar for 10-12 hours until the radish becomes dry and withered, then drink the malt sugar and juice. Coughing will stop after 1-2 times. 3. Take 500 grams of soft tofu, 5 grams of dried tangerine peel, and 5 grams of Platycodon grandiflorus, put them all in a pot with water and boil until cooked, then eat the tofu.