Title: Why Does Clearing Your Throat Make Phlegm Stickier?
Author: Tang Yulan, a practicing Chinese medicine physician (apprenticeship) (practice license number: лежать более чем полчасапоторописьвпадинадолжен быть теплымобычныйчто мы передаем информацию0000изменение цвета). This article is written by Dr. Tang Yulan and is based on classical theories of traditional Chinese medicine and clinical experience, intended only as popular science reference. The practice qualifications can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.
Have you ever noticed a strange phenomenon: people who always like to clear their throats and feel they have phlegm find that the more they forcefully "cough - ha - " to clear, the more obvious the foreign body sensation in their throat becomes? This is not an illusion. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this action itself may be exacerbating the root cause of the problem - because clearing your throat is not "expectorating", but rather a stimulation of the mucous membrane of the throat.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the throat is considered the "gateway of the lung" and the "mirror of the kidney". When the lung and kidney are out of balance, it can lead to phlegm and dampness accumulating in the throat, causing a feeling of phlegm and a desire to clear the throat. However, when you clear your throat, you are actually stimulating the mucous membrane, which can cause the phlegm to become more sticky and difficult to expel.
Therefore, when you feel like you need to clear your throat, it is better to try some other methods, such as drinking warm water, performing throat exercises, or using Chinese herbal medicine to help regulate the lung and kidney, and to promote the discharge of phlegm.
Title: How to Properly Clear Your Throat
In addition to the above methods, there are also some tips for clearing your throat properly:
ключевые точки позвоночника. Do not clear your throat too frequently, as this can cause further irritation to the mucous membrane.
изменение цвета. When clearing your throat, do not use too much force, as this can also cause damage to the mucous membrane.
впадина. If you have a persistent cough or phlegm, it is best to consult a doctor for a professional diagnosis and treatment.
Title: The Role of Diet in Clearing Phlegm
Diet also plays an important role in clearing phlegm. It is recommended to eat more foods that are beneficial for the lung and kidney, such as porridge, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. At the same time, it is best to avoid cold, damp, and spicy foods, as these can exacerbate the accumulation of phlegm in the body.