Author: Tang Yulan, a Practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician (Apprenticeship) (Practice License Number: 341431381000002) This article is written by Dr. Tang Yulan and is based on classical theories of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical experience, intended solely for popular science reference. The qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.
When I was young, I often heard my elders say, "Itching is wind, coughing is qi, when wind moves and qi is disordered, the disease is on the skin and hair." At that time, I didn't understand it, and I just thought that when my throat itched, it felt like a feather was scratching it, and I couldn't help but cough. The coughing made my throat tight and my chest stuffy. Later, when I studied medicine, I gradually realized the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine in this saying—the itching and coughing are actually a battle between wind and qi.
Itching in the Throat, Constantly Coughing? The Elderly Say "Itching is Wind, Coughing is Qi," What Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Think?
Key Points
Traditional Chinese medicine views itching and coughing as symptoms of wind and qi imbalances, and focuses on balancing the body's internal environment to treat these conditions. Treatments may include herbal medicine, acupuncture, and lifestyle adjustments.
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