Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treats cough by identifying its root pattern—such as heat, cold, dry, or deficiency—rather than just suppressing symptoms. Chronic coughs lasting over three weeks often signal internal imbalances or conditions like allergies or acid reflux, requiring a different approach. TCM employs stage-based treatment, using targeted herbal formulas and avoiding foods that exacerbate the specific cough type. Therapies like Tianjiu (summer acupoint plasters) are used preventively to strengthen lung function and expel deep-seated pathogens. A holistic TCM strategy addresses diet, environment and constitutional balance to provide sustained relief and prevent recurrence. In clinics and homes each winter, the sound of coughing becomes…

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