How to recover quickly from a cold?

Written by Hu Bai Yu

Pulmonology

Updated on March 16, 2025

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If you have symptoms of a cold, make sure to observe what symptoms are present, such as fever, cough, sputum production, limb soreness, and fatigue. If the symptoms are mild, it is likely just a common cold, which should heal in about seven days. Besides avoiding interventions, it is also important to rest more, drink plenty of water, and promote excretion. At the same time, appropriate outdoor activities and physical exercise can enhance physical fitness and help the disease recover more quickly. Additionally, if the symptoms are severe, besides treating the cause, it is also necessary to take some symptomatic medications to alleviate the symptoms. Also, complementing this with daily life routines and some dietary adjustments can help the disease recover more quickly.

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Patients with kidney deficiency are prone to catching colds because kidney deficiency can lead to weakened constitution, decreased body functions, and symptoms such as general fatigue, dizziness, vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and reduced memory. Therefore, if kidney deficiency occurs, it is essential to treat it promptly. Usually, one can eat more foods that help supplement kidney energy, such as adzuki beans, red beans, and coix seeds, which can effectively improve symptoms. It is also necessary to strengthen physical exercise to enhance the body's resistance, or ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and particularly avoid staying up late to prevent worsening the symptoms.

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How to treat colds and flu

Wind-cold common cold is often caused by the invasion of pathogenic wind-cold. Sometimes it can also occur due to fatigue, coupled with exposure to wind and chill, and it usually happens more often in autumn and winter. In fact, it may sometimes be accompanied by body aches, runny nose, nasal congestion, and cough with phlegm. If not treated timely, it might lead to infections such as acute sinusitis. If the condition is severe, it is best to visit a hospital for face-to-face consultation with a doctor for timely treatment to avoid delaying the illness. It is important to rest regularly, engage in more physical activities to boost the immune system, and get some sunlight to also enhance immunity. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, consuming less greasy and fried foods, abstaining from smoking and alcohol, and developing good dietary habits can effectively prevent such conditions.

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What to do with excessive sweating from a cold?

When you have a cold and experience excessive sweating, this situation is fairly normal and there is no need to worry excessively. Your body is in a state of rest and is metabolizing at a higher rate to combat the invading cold viruses or bacteria. During this time, it is important to keep warm and avoid exposure to wind or cold. After waking, it's advisable to drink an adequate amount of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Additionally, under the guidance of a doctor, you should take the appropriate anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medication, or antiviral drugs to treat the condition and alleviate symptoms like sweating. It is recommended to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy, greasy, cold, or irritating foods. It is also essential to follow the doctor's instructions regarding the accurate timing and dosing of medications. Overmedication should be avoided as it could potentially weaken the body and exacerbate symptoms like excessive sweating.

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Symptoms of a cold

If it's just a common cold, then the symptoms are relatively mild, consisting only of some sneezing, a runny nose, and nasal congestion. However, if bacterial or viral infections are involved, the symptoms become more severe. A common cold is self-limiting and usually resolves itself in about seven days without the need for medical intervention. If a viral infection is causing the cold, the onset of symptoms is typically sudden and may include fever, cough, expectoration, headache, body aches, and fatigue. It is also important to note that in such cases, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor and may involve taking medication. Physically cooling methods or fever-reducing drugs may be used to reduce fever. Bacterial infections can also cause symptoms like cough, expectoration, and fever, and it is advised to actively treat these symptoms appropriately.

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Can you drink alcohol if you have a cold?

It is not recommended to drink alcohol during a cold. This is because alcohol can suppress the central nervous system and affect the absorption of medications, especially cephalosporin drugs. One must not drink alcohol as it can pose a life-threatening risk. Whether it is beer, Western liquor, or strong spirits, none should be consumed. Since a cold itself can cause symptoms of fatigue and weakness, adding alcohol can potentially worsen these symptoms. Additionally, consuming alcohol while on cold medications is not advised, as it can lead to poor mental focus, and alcohol can exacerbate the symptoms of a cold.