The treatment of emphysema varies in severity and urgency, and a combination of Chinese and Western medicine is recommended. In TCM, emphysema belongs to the category of “lung distension”. It can be treated with Xiao Qing Long Tang, San Zi Nourishing Relatives Tang, Su Zi Descending Qi Tang, Yue Ma Zi Plus Half Xia Tang, Cleansing Phlegm Tang, Drabanemerosa Dazao Lung Laxative Tang, Zhen Wu Tang, and Ping Asthma and Fixing the Origin Tang, etc. The symptoms of pulmonary emphysema are often accompanied by coldness and internal drinking.
Cold outside and drink inside evidence, mostly accompanied by fear of cold, body aches, dry mouth and do not want to drink water. Xiao Qing Long Tang can be used to warm the lungs and disperse cold.
Phlegm congestion of the lungs is often accompanied by excessive phlegm, aggravated by exertion, fear of wind, excessive sweating, abdominal distension and decreased food intake. This symptom can be treated with San Zi Nourishing Relative Soup combined with Su Zi Descending Qi Soup, which is effective in resolving phlegm and lowering qi, invigorating the spleen and benefiting the lungs.
In the case of Phlegm-Heat and Lung Depletion, there is coughing with yellow sticky phlegm, fever and sweating, yellow urine, dry stools and thirst for water. This symptom can be treated with Yue Maidu Plus Half-summer Soup, which is effective in clearing the lungs and draining heat.
Phlegm clouding the mind is often accompanied by drowsiness, indifference, hazy consciousness and restlessness. This formula can be used to clear phlegm, open the orifices and quench wind.
Phlegm and blood stasis obstructing the lungs, mostly accompanied by shortness of breath and inability to lie down, gray and dark face, purple lips and nails. Drabanemerosa hebecarpa and Jujube Lung Laxative Soup can be used to clear phlegm and remove phlegm from the lungs to alleviate asthma (by regulating the qi of the lungs to alleviate asthma).
Yang deficiency with water flooding (Yang deficiency causing obstruction to the flow of water in the body) is often accompanied by swelling of the face or limbs, abdominal distension or ascites, scanty urination and palpitation. Zhen Wu Tang can be used to warm the kidney, strengthen the spleen and promote diuresis.
Lung and kidney qi deficiency syndrome, mostly accompanied by shortness of breath, dyspnea, mild cough and panic. For symptoms of emphysema with shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing, mild coughing, panic, etc., CPT can be used.
If you have emphysema symptoms, please consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis and treatment without authorization.