1, white radish "eat radish in winter and ginger in summer" is an old saying, but it is very scientific. White radish can clear lung and moisten throat, and is often used in Chinese medicine diet. The effect of raw food is good, and the effect of juicing is better. Moreover, the spicy ingredients contained in it can inhibit the abnormal division of cells, thus preventing the onset of cancer. Radish also has the functions of sterilization, stimulating appetite and inhibiting platelet aggregation.

2, loofah: good at clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, especially suitable for people with cough and phlegm. This is because the plant mucus of Luffa contains a saponin, which has the function of eliminating phlegm. Where the cough caused by lung heat or wind heat often spits pus and phlegm, it is advisable to take loofah soup.

3, loquat: cool, sweet, can moisten the lungs, phlegm and cough. "southern Yunnan materia medica" says: "loquat cures cough and vomiting." It is suitable for people who cough with yellow pus and phlegm due to heat. The commonly used Chuanbei Pipa cream for relieving cough, resolving phlegm and clearing lung is based on this principle, but it is cold and not suitable for pregnant women and people with weak constitution.

4. Pear: Raw pear can obviously relieve symptoms such as dry throat, itching, pain, hoarseness, constipation, and red urine in patients with upper respiratory tract infection; Squeeze pears into pear juice, or add a little boat-fruited Sterculia, winter melon seeds and crystal sugar, and boil, which can moisten the throat and replenish body fluid for those with dry weather, strong physique, dry laryngitis and low voice; Ripe pears, such as steamed pears with rock sugar, can nourish yin and moisten the lungs, relieve cough and resolve phlegm.

Extended data 1. Take measures to avoid suppressing expectoration, because sputum retention may interfere with or damage alveolar ventilation, leading to the decline of lung anti-infection ability. Antibiotics can relieve bronchospasm by diluting sputum and expectorant, open airway, and fundamentally treat infection.

2. Moistening the air around the patient will reduce mucosal inflammation and dilute secretions. Physical therapy should be carried out on the lungs, such as body position drainage, and at the same time pat the back to loosen the secretions.

3. Provide a quiet rest environment for patients. Keep the patient's respiratory tract free from irritants. If the patient is absolutely in bed, he is required to change his position frequently to promote secretion discharge.

References:

People's Network-Health: 10 Foods that can relieve cough and moisten lungs must be eaten in winter.