Types of Phlegm

Question 1

Wind Phlegm

Answer 1

dizziness, nausea, vomiting, numbness of the limbs, a rattling sound in the throat in the throat and aphasia

Question 2

Phlegm-Heat

Answer 2

Expectoration of yellow-sticky phlegm, a red face, dry mouth and lips restlessness, T: red with sticky yellow coating P: rapid -rolling pulse

Question 3

Cold Phlegm

Answer 3

Expectoration of white-watery phlegm, a cold feeling in the limbs and back, nausea T: sticky tongue coating P: rolling pulse

Question 4

Qi Phlegm

Answer 4

Non substantial, feeling of swelling in the throat (but no actual swelling), difficultly in swallowing and feeling of oppression of chest and diaphragm

Question 5

Phlegm- Fluids

Answer 5

substantial phlegm characterized by very watery and thin fluids