In recent years, with the intensification of environmental pollution and the increase of life stress, the incidence of respiratory diseases has gradually increased. Cough is one of the common symptoms of respiratory diseases, and the color and texture of sputum can reflect the nature and severity of the disease. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, yellow phlegm represents heat, and white phlegm represents cold. When coughing up phlegm, we can tell the health of our lungs by looking at the color and texture of the sputum.
First of all, yellow phlegm is a manifestation of heat. When our lungs are irritated by infection or inflammation, yellow phlegm is produced. This is because the inflammatory response causes damage to the lung tissues, and the yellow sputum contains a lot of white blood cells and inflammatory mediators. At this time, we need to seek medical attention in time and carry out relevant ** to prevent the further development of the disease.
Secondly, white phlegm is a sign of cold. When our lungs are irritated by cold or attacked by cold and dampness, white phlegm is produced. This is because cold irritation causes the airways in the lungs to constrict and mucus secretion to increase, resulting in the formation of white sputum. At this time, we need to pay attention to keeping warm, avoid cold stimulation, and at the same time, we can improve the cold and dampness of the lungs through traditional Chinese medicine.
In addition to yellow and white phlegm, there are two other common types of phlegm that need our attention. One is bloody phlegm and the other is viscous sputum.
Bloody sputum is a serious symptom that is often associated with worsening of lung disease. When we cough up sputum with a bright red or dark red color, it can be a sign of bleeding in the lungs. This can be due to diseases like lung infections, tuberculosis, lung cancer, etc. Whatever the reason, we should seek medical attention immediately for relevant tests and**.
Thick sputum is a common type of phlegm that is often accompanied by coughing and difficulty breathing. This sputum tends to be more viscous and difficult to cough up. It can be caused due to diseases like inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis, asthma, etc. For this condition, we can improve the texture of the sputum and promote the discharge of sputum through dietary conditioning and medications**.
In conclusion, by looking at the color and texture of the sputum, we can make a preliminary judgment about the health of the lungs. Yellow phlegm represents heat, white phlegm represents cold, and bloody phlegm and viscous phlegm need our attention. However, this is only a preliminary judgment, and if symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain, etc., we still need to seek medical attention in time for further examination and **. Maintaining good Xi and paying attention to the health of the respiratory system are very important for the prevention and control of respiratory diseases.