Cold Damp Obstructing the Lungs

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pattern of Illness

Symptoms of Cold Damp Obstructing the Lungs
Chronic cough
Copious white sputum
Chest congestion
Difficulty breathing when lying down
Coughing
Wheezing
Chest distension
Shortness of breath
Pale complexion
Constipation

Tongue
Thick greasy white tongue coating

Pulse
Slippery, weak

Related Conditions

Chronic bronchitis
Asthma

Foods Used For Cold Damp Obstructing the Lungs
These are just some of the foods that are believed to help cold damp obstructing the lungs

Adzuki bean

Barley

Cucumber

Mung bean

Seaweed

Star fruit

Bamboo shoot

Date

Fresh ginger

White or black pepper

Asparagus

Pear

Mustard

References
Kaptchuk TJ. The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine. Chicago: Contemporary (McGraw-Hill) 2000
Lu, H. Chinese Natural Cures, New York: Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, 1994.