Can liver fire invading the lung cause wheezing?

Dec 26, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently during my menstrual period, I've been feeling irritable and prone to anger. When angry, I experience symptoms of wheezing and coughing. My doctor said this is due to liver fire invading the lung. Can liver fire invading the lung cause wheezing?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Liver fire can manifest with symptoms of pulmonary wheezing. Discomfort and impaired flow of liver qi severely affect the lungs, leading to poor lung function. Patients may easily develop respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing—known as "liver fire causing lung wheezing." When stagnation of liver qi transforms into fire, it may even cause coughing with bleeding, which is a relatively serious condition. Patients are advised to seek prompt medical treatment. Taking Xiaoyao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) can help alleviate symptoms. During treatment, patients may engage in appropriate exercises to improve their emotional well-being.