Patient's question:
Since menopause, I have been suffering from yin deficiency and excess fire, even when coughing, there is barely any phlegm. Why is this? The doctor said my lung capacity is particularly small, and sometimes I experience chest tightness. Please advise on how to treat yin deficiency and excess fire since menopause.Doctor's answer:
Cough without much phlegm is due to lung yin deficiency, where the virtual fire of the lungs scorches the lung metal, leading to mouth and tongue dryness. It is also related to kidney yin deficiency. Lung capacity is particularly small, and sometimes there is chest tightness, which is due to heavy lung fire scorching the lung Qi, resulting in insufficient lung Qi and manifesting as qi deficiency. This condition can easily lead to lung obstruction. Gynecological diseases are not easy to recover from. Patient friends should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism, as only this can boost their confidence in combating gynecological issues and believe that recovery is certain.