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TCM treatment for any condition needs to be specific to the syndrome type of the condition. Therefore, without additional details (eg. For whom it is for, what are the symptoms etc), we would not be able to advise on any TCM self-help treatment methods. Instead, you can do scraping for the Bladder Meridian along the back, as a prevention for cough, flu and fever, rather than as a remedy. It will help improve the immune system. Hence, it also means you should only do this while you are not ill. Do take note not to do this too hard, only do it within the acceptable pain threshold and until the skin is slightly red with red dots. Do note this may not be suitable for children that are too young.