Snow pear is a relatively common fruit that contains abundant B vitamins. It can protect the heart, reduce fatigue, enhance myocardial vitality, and lower blood pressure. Pears can be eaten raw, steamed, or made into cough medicine! So, what do different colors of phlegm mean when coughing?
First, you can peel and remove the core of the pear, place it in a porcelain bowl with rock sugar, and stew it over water until the rock sugar melts.
Second, take one snow pear, wash it, peel it, and cut off the top as a lid. Then, use a small knife and spoon to dig out the core in the middle. Put rock sugar in the middle and cover it with the lid. Put the prepared snow pear in a deep bowl or dish, and finally steam it in a steamer over water for 1.5-2 hours until the pear is completely softened.
Third, you can also add Fritillaria cirrhosa to the snow pear and rock sugar to enhance the cough-relieving effect. Put rock sugar, snow pear, and soaked Fritillaria cirrhosa in a container, and then put it in an electric rice cooker to cook for 1-2 hours.
What do different colors of phlegm mean when coughing?
White phlegm may be caused by allergies, asthma, or viral infections. When allergies or asthma are not well controlled, white phlegm may appear. The specific treatment depends on the specific cause of white phlegm.
For example, if this 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 poorly controlled asthma, the specific treatment should be based on the individual situation. For example, an asthma specialist may recommend adjusting the treatment plan, and for allergies, adjusting the anti-allergy plan may be necessary.
Pink, red, or bloody phlegm may be caused by infection, cancer (of course, this is a rare event), or heart failure. If you cough up pink, red, or bloody phlegm, you should see a doctor promptly.
If you are a smoker and cough up phlegm with blood, you should pay high attention to it and promptly consult a reliable doctor for further investigation.
In addition to the above, there are also gray and brown phlegm, which are generally related to environmental exposure, heavy smoking, and chronic lung diseases.
