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Old phlegm
老痰 〔老痰〕lǎo tán
A phlegm pattern arising when fire evil fumes in the upper burner, depressing lung qì, and causing fluids to congeal into phlegm that in time becomes gluey. Old phlegm is characterized by phlegm binding in sticky lumps that adhere to the throat and are difficult to cough up or swallow. Other signs include parched body hair, dry pharynx, thirst, cough and hasty panting, and a complexion that is white like the color of withered bones.
Medicinal therapy: Free depression and downbear fire; soften hardness with cold salty medicinals; moisten the lung and disperse phlegm. Use