Feeling embarrassed coughing while taking the bus? Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches you acupoints for quick relief.
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Dr. Huang Zhongyu, the director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Wan Fang Hospital, pointed out that Sanfu Paste has significant therapeutic effects on allergy symptoms and is recommended for use during the Sanfu days of summer each year. Regarding common spring colds and coughs in children, Dr. Wu suggested applying pressure to the "Shizze" point on the arm to temporarily relieve coughing, and using a hairdryer on a warm setting to blow gently on the Dazhui point can alleviate cold symptoms. He emphasized that coughing does not necessarily originate from the lungs but may be related to the gastrointestinal tract and should be treated according to the symptoms. For the care of allergic children, although Sanfu Paste is effective, it should also be used continuously every year. The program "Listen to the Doctor" is live on YouTube every weekday at 12 PM; everyone is welcome to tune in.
The director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department at Wan Fang Hospital stated that the Three Fu plasters have significant effects in alleviating allergy symptoms. The weather changes in spring are particularly likely to cause children to catch colds and cough. Suddenly feeling the urge to cough while on public transport can often lead to embarrassment. A Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner pointed out that when feeling the need to cough, one can press the "Shizang" acupoint on the arm to temporarily stop the cough. Additionally, gently pressing or using a hairdryer with warm air to blow on the Dazhui acupoint at the back of the neck during a cold can also help alleviate cold symptoms.
He further mentioned that coughing is not necessarily caused by lung issues; sometimes gastrointestinal problems may also manifest as a cough, so it is necessary to conduct pattern differentiation treatments based on each person's constitution and symptoms. Regarding the dietary prohibitions for coughs that are often circulated, consuming ice does indeed worsen coughing, while eating heated oranges can help stop coughing. As for the chuanbei loquat syrup and powdered scientific herbal medicine that many people purchase, it is recommended to mix them with warm water before consumption for better absorption by the body.
In terms of caring for allergic children, the director emphasized that the Three Fu plasters help improve symptoms, but they should not be applied just for three years; instead, they should be used every summer during the most stable Three Fu days. The use of the San Jiu plasters in winter can also be considered, as both can effectively relieve discomfort.
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