Title: Why do you always have phlegm?
Introduction
Recently, "always having phlegm" has become a health topic of concern to many people, especially in autumn and winter, when problems such as excessive phlegm and poor expectoration frequently occur. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the causes of phlegm, coping methods, and related data to help everyone better understand and solve this problem.
1. Common causes of excessive phlegm
Phlegm is mucus secreted by the mucosa of the respiratory tract, which normally helps to clean and protect the respiratory tract. However, if the phlegm is excessive or thick, it may be caused by the following reasons:
| Reason | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| respiratory tract infection | Diseases such as colds and bronchitis can cause an increase in phlegm, which may turn yellow or green in color. |
| chronic disease | Patients with long-term diseases such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) tend to have excessive phlegm. |
| environmental factors | Air pollution, smoking or second-hand smoke exposure can irritate the respiratory tract and increase phlegm secretion. |
| Improper diet | Excessive intake of spicy, greasy foods or dairy products may increase phlegm production. |
2. Hot discussions on “excessive phlegm” on the Internet in the past 10 days
According to search data, the following are high-frequency topics related to "old phlegm":
| topic | heat index | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive phlegm is a sign of what disease? | 85% | Netizens are generally concerned about whether excessive phlegm is related to serious diseases. |
| Phlegm-reducing foods and medicines | 78% | Dietary treatments such as pears, honey, and Luo Han Guo have attracted much attention. |
| The relationship between excessive phlegm and air quality | 65% | The problem of excessive phlegm is more prominent in hazy weather. |
| Nursing care for the elderly with excessive phlegm | 72% | Netizens with elderly people at home are more concerned about how to help eliminate phlegm. |
3. How to relieve the problem of excessive phlegm
To address the problem of excessive phlegm, you can start from the following aspects:
1. Adjust your diet
Avoid spicy and greasy foods, and eat more foods that moisten the lungs and reduce phlegm, such as pears, white radish, white fungus, etc. Honey water or monk fruit tea can also help relieve excessive phlegm.
2. Improve living habits
Quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke. Keep indoor air moist, use a humidifier or place a basin of water indoors.
3. Exercise appropriately
Mild aerobic exercise (such as walking, Tai Chi) can strengthen lung function and help expel phlegm.
4. Medication
If excessive phlegm is accompanied by cough or other symptoms, expectorants (such as ambroxol) or traditional Chinese medicine (such as Chuanbei loquat ointment) can be used under the guidance of a doctor.
4. When Do You Need Medical Treatment?
If the following conditions occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible:
Conclusion
Although "old phlegm" is common, it cannot be ignored. Most conditions can be alleviated by adjusting your diet, improving your environment, and using appropriate medications. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek medical advice promptly to check for underlying diseases.
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