What symptoms are associated with liver fire and lung heat?
Disease description:
I haven't been feeling well these days; I experience frequent coughing and produce a large amount of thick phlegm upon waking up in the morning. My face also appears flushed. The doctor told me that I have excessive liver fire and lung heat. What are the symptoms of excessive liver fire and lung heat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The main symptoms of liver fire and lung heat can be summarized as follows:
1. Liver Fire Symptoms: Bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, red and bloodshot eyes, dizziness, and blurred vision. Patients often experience significant mood swings, including irritability, anger, quick temper, and loud speech. In severe cases, symptoms such as hematemesis (vomiting blood), hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and constipation may occur.
2. Lung Heat Symptoms: Skin rashes may appear, often accompanied by respiratory symptoms such as coughing, phlegm production, and shortness of breath. The phlegm is typically yellow, thick, and sticky, making it difficult to expel. Patients may feel thirsty and experience dry mouth due to the depletion of body fluids by lung heat. Paroxysmal coughing may be accompanied by facial flushing, red eyes, and sore throat.
The symptoms of liver fire and lung heat involve both emotional and physiological aspects, and timely adjustment of lifestyle habits as well as medical treatment are necessary.
