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TCM Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment: In the initial stage of cough, it is advisable to use acrid and dispersing methods to ventilate the lungs; in the middle stage, it is recommended to resolve phlegm and clear the lungs; in the later stage, it is appropriate to replenish qi and nourish yin. Infectious coughs are generally treated according to the principles of warm disease, while allergic coughs are often treated based on internal injury. For coughs originating from the upper respiratory tract, emphasis is placed on ventilating the lungs and soothing the throat; for coughs originating from the lower respiratory tract, focus is on resolving phlegm and regulating qi. Attention should also be paid to the interconnected relationship between the lungs and the large intestine, as clearing the intestines can help drain the lungs.