Respiratory System
Diseases and Complaints

Many respiratory system diseases and disorders are treatable with Chinese herbal remedies. Unlike conventional Western medical wisdom which says there is no cure for the common cold and other conditions, many so-called incurable conditions have been effectively treated with Chinese herbal medicine for centuries.

Safe, Effective, Natural Treatment

Chinese herbal remedies can be taken as a stand-alone treatment, or together with other treatments to enhance their effect, or to minimize the side-effects of other treatments. Chinese herbal remedies are based on 2000+ years of Chinese medical wisdom. They are a safe, effective, natural way to treat and prevent disorders and diseases of the respiratory system, including asthma, sinus infections, coughs, colds, flu and others.

Suitable For Adults, Kids, Babies

Chinese herbal respiratory medication usually comes in the form of pills, tablets, liquids or water-soluble granules. Generally, in acute conditions like the common cold, larger, more frequent doses than are stated on the bottles are given for a rapid effect. For chronic respiratory system diseases, such as asthma, a more gentle, slower approach is usually needed through lower doses of medicine over several months or more. Chinese herbal remedies are suitable for adults and children, and even babies. Note, however, that although Chinese herbal remedies are natural, buying them over the counter or online is not recommended unless you are trained in this field.

Below, you will find links to examples of Chinese herbal remedies that may be used for the treatment and prevention of common respiratory disorders and complaints. If your particular respiratory problem is not covered let me know.

Respiratory System Diseases and Complaints That
May Be Treated with Chinese Herbal Remedies

Asthma: According to TCM asthmatics usually have an underlying kidney, lung and or/spleen weakness, with various dietary and lifestyle factors playing a role. All these are addressed when prescribing Chinese herbal remedies for asthma.

Cough: Chinese herbal cough remedies treat dry, hacking cough, whooping cough, smoker's cough, chronic dry cough, chronic productive cough, cough in babies and toddlers, and other kinds of cough.

Sore Throat: Chinese herbal sore throat remedies are good for all kinds of sore throat, including acute sore throat, chronic, persistent sore throat, dry sore throat and sore throat with swollen glands.

Common Cold: Despite what conventional western medical wisdom tells us, Chinese herbal remedies have been curing and preventing the common cold for at least 200 years.

Flu: Like the common cold, Chinese herbal remedies not only treat influenza symptoms but prevent the flu too.

Sinus Headaches There are some excellent ready-made Chinese herbal remedies for sinus headaches due to viral or bacterial activity, food allergies, or pollen allergies.

Sinus Infections: These natural remedies for sinus infections treat such sinus infection symptoms as fever, inflamed sinuses and facial pain and also prevent sinus infections.

Adult Ear Infections: Chinese herbal ear infection remedies consist of natural antibacterial and antiviral herbs. You do not need antibiotics for ear infections.

Once again, if you'd like information on the Chinese herbal treatment of disorders or diseases of the respiratory system that are not covered above, let me know, I'll be happy to help. For general information on Chinese herbal remedies just click the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) button, above left.

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