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Understanding Nasal Congestion: Phlegm Heat Focus
Phlegm Heat Nasal Congestion is the most common pattern in dogs, often caused by poor-quality or grain-heavy diets, leading to sticky, yellow/green nasal mucus. This formula clears Phlegm and Heat, opens nasal passages, and suits dogs that prefer cool places or have accompanying coughs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) notes, “The digestion makes Phlegm, and the Lungs hold Phlegm,” making this formula ideal for diet-related congestion.
In TCM, nasal congestion is classified into three types: Bi Yuan and Bi Zhi (infectious congestion with discharge) and Bi Qiu (seasonal, allergic congestion with itching, sneezing, or reverse sneezing, linked to Lung Qi Deficiency and weak Wei Qi). Congestion is often secondary to coughing or wheezing, so our formulas, including this one, clear nasal passages and pair well with cough remedies to address post-nasal drip.
Chronic congestion is concerning when antibiotics fail, and symptoms return, prompting pet owners to seek TCM herbal remedies. Other TCM patterns include:
- Wind-Cold Phlegm Nasal Congestion: Acute, with clear/white mucus from infections like Kennel Cough.
- Lung Qi Deficiency Nasal Congestion: Chronic, seasonal, tied to weak immunity and allergies.
- Kidney Deficiency Nasal Congestion: Lifelong, seen in senior dogs with wheezing and aging signs.
This Phlegm Heat formula targets inflammatory, diet-related congestion, but consult a TCM veterinarian to choose the best formula for your dog’s specific needs.
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