Theoretical Analysis of Treating Cough after Infection(Wind-cold Attacking Lung Type)based on"Lung Spleen-kidney Co-treatment"
The initial cause of post-infectious cough is mainly wind-cold,and the main treatment principle is to dispel wind and cold,promote lung Qi and stop cough.However,most patients experience loss of appetite,general fa-tigue,sticky stools,even weakness in the waist and knees,and frequent urination in the middle and late stages of taking Western medicine for antiviral,antibacterial and anti-inflammatory,antispasmodic and antitussive treatment.Syndrome differentiation and treatment should treat the lungs,spleen,and kidneys together,and prevent before the disease.Sanao Yulong Decoction is an innovation made by Professor WANG Chaoliang based on the Sanao Decoction in Taiping Hu-imin Hejijufang by carefully considering the cause,adding and subtracting syndromes.It can relieve superficial heat,promote lung qi,and clear the heat of phlegm;tonify spleen Qi,transform phlegm and dampness,and eliminate the root of phlegm;warm kidney yang,promote body fluid,and transport phlegm and dampness.This prescription has significant efficacy and provides a new treatment plan for post-infectious cough(wind-cold attacking the lung type).
Post-infectious coughSanao Yulong DecoctionTreating the lungs,spleen,and kidneys together