What are the symptoms of a hot cough

Coughs caused by heat can be divided into different types, such as wind-heat against the lungs (wind-heat evils invading the lungs), phlegm-heat against the lungs, and liver-fire against the lungs, and the clinical manifestations are also different. 1. Coughs caused by wind-heat attacking the lungs are characterized by violent and frequent coughs, coarse breathing, dry throat, sticky yellow sputum, and runny yellow mucus, etc. The coughs caused by wind-heat attacking the lungs can be relieved with Sang Ju Drink. Sang Ju Drink is used to dispel wind-heat, promote lung circulation and relieve cough. The formula consists of chrysanthemum, bitter almonds, forsythia, rehmannia, mulberry leaves, and so on. 2. Phlegm-heat affecting the lungs is manifested by thick cough, audible phlegm, yellow and thick phlegm with bloody odor, cough accompanied by chest pain, heat, red face, and slippery pulse. Use Qing Jin Hua Phlegm Tang to clear away heat, resolve phlegm and stop cough, the composition of this formula is scutellaria, gardenia, Zhi Mu, Sang Bai Pi, Hua Tangerine Hong, Mai Dong, Poria, Zhe Bei Mu, Gua Puzu, Platycodonopsis and so on. 3. Liver fire offending the lungs is manifested by coughing and retching, dry throat and bitter mouth, pain in the chest and ribs when coughing, phlegm of small amount and sticky texture, symptoms change with mood, red tongue with thin yellow fur, and stringy pulse. Use Scutellaria Laxative White Powder to clear the lungs and liver to stop coughing, etc. The formula has Dibasilaria, Scutellaria baicalensis, Morus alba Pi, and Licorice. If the above mentioned uncomfortable symptoms occur and medication is needed, please go to the hospital and use the medication under the guidance of a physician to avoid delaying the condition.