Clinical Presentation of the Paroxysmal Stage of Pertussis:
Frequent and intense coughing episodes, followed by a high-pitched intake of breath, which occurs repeatedly and worsens at night. The cough produces a lot of sticky phlegm. The tongue is red with a yellow coating. The pulse is slippery and rapid. There may be purple congestion at the fingerprints. This stage lasts for 4 to 6 weeks.
[Olive Kernel and Rock Sugar Tea]
Recipe: 2 fresh olive kernels, 10 grams of rock sugar.
Method: Crush the fresh olive kernels and boil them with an appropriate amount of water. Cook until the flavor comes out, then add the rock sugar to taste.
Benefits: Clears heat, moisturizes the lungs, and reduces phlegm and coughing.
Usage: Drink it while it's hot, once per serving.
[Chuanbei Almond Drink]
Recipe: 6 grams of Chuanbei, 3 grams of almonds, a little rock sugar.
Method: Peel the almonds. Boil the almonds and Chuanbei with a suitable amount of water. After boiling, add the rock sugar and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
Benefits: Moisturizes the lungs, reduces phlegm, and stops coughing.
Usage: Take it once daily before going to bed.
[Er Bai Drink]
Recipe: 500 grams of white radish, 50 grams of fresh white mulberry, a little malt sugar.
Method: Mash the white mulberry and white radish together to extract the juice or make a decoction. Add a suitable amount of malt sugar and stir with hot water.
Benefits: Clears heat, moisturizes the lungs, and reduces phlegm and coughing.
Usage: Drink it instead of tea throughout the day.
Usage: Divide and consume in the morning and evening.
