Sydney pear is a common fruit that contains abundant B vitamins, which can protect the heart, relieve fatigue, enhance myocardial activity, and lower blood pressure. Pears can be eaten raw, steamed, and can also be made into a good cough medicine! So what does different phlegm colors mean when coughing?
First, you can peel and remove the core of the pear, and put it in a ceramic bowl with rock sugar. Then steam it over water until the rock sugar melts.
Second, take one Sydney pear, wash it, peel it, and cut off the top to use as a lid. Then, use a knife and spoon to remove the core from the middle, put rock sugar inside, cover it with the lid, put the prepared pear into a deep bowl or plate, and finally steam it for 1.5-2 hours over water until the pear softens completely.
Third, you can also add Fritillaria cirrhosa to the pear and rock sugar to enhance the cough-relieving effect. Put the rock sugar, Sydney pear, and soaked Fritillaria cirrhosa in a container, and then put it into a rice cooker to cook for 1-2 hours.
What do different phlegm colors mean?
White phlegm may be caused by allergies, asthma, or viral infections. When the control is not ideal, white phlegm may appear. The specific treatment depends on the specific cause of white phlegm.
For example, if it is white phlegm after a viral infection, it usually takes some time for the body to go through the process of recovering from the infection. If white phlegm is caused by allergies or uncontrolled asthma, it is necessary to respond according to the specific situation. For example, an asthma specialist may suggest adjusting the treatment plan, while for allergies, it may be necessary to consider adjusting the anti-allergy plan.
Pink, red, or bloody phlegm may be caused by infection, cancer (of course, this is a rare event), or coughing up pink, red, or bloody phlegm due to heart failure. It is important to see a doctor promptly.
If you are a smoker and cough up phlegm with blood, it is necessary to pay close attention and promptly consult a reliable doctor for further investigation.
In addition to the above, gray and brown phlegm are generally related to environmental exposure, heavy smoking, and chronic lung diseases.
