Can Qiuyue pears relieve cough and expel phlegm?

Nov 14, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhu Xuping
Introduction
In general, whether Qiuyue pears can relieve cough and expel phlegm depends on the severity of the condition. If symptoms are very mild, Qiuyue pears may provide some relief; however, if symptoms are severe, they are unlikely to have a significant effect. Qiuyue pears are juicy, sweet, fragrant, refreshing, and have small cores. They possess properties that moisten dryness, clear heat, resolve phlegm, and stimulate appetite.

In general, whether Qiu Yue pears can relieve cough and expel phlegm depends on the severity of the condition. If symptoms are very mild, Qiu Yue pears may provide some relief; however, if symptoms are severe, they will not have a significant effect. The details are as follows:

1. Yes

Qiu Yue pears are juicy, sweet, fragrant, refreshing, and have small cores. They possess effects such as moistening dryness, clearing heat, resolving phlegm, and stimulating appetite. During dry weather, people may experience symptoms like itchy skin, dry mouth and throat, dry cough with little phlegm, etc. If these symptoms are very mild, consuming an appropriate amount of Qiu Yue pears may help alleviate discomfort.

2. No

The main components of Qiu Yue pears are water, carbohydrates, fiber, etc. If symptoms are severe, eating these pears will not achieve effective therapeutic results. In such cases, medications such as ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, fudosteine tablets, or bromhexine hydrochloride tablets should be taken under a doctor's guidance.

If patients feel unwell, they should promptly visit a hospital for targeted treatment to avoid delaying their recovery.