What should be paid attention to for a cold caused by wind and cold?

Written by Feng Ying Shuai
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on November 15, 2024
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What should we pay attention to when dealing with a common cold caused by external contraction of wind-cold? The first thing is to keep warm and avoid further exposure to wind-cold, which can aggravate the condition. Secondly, diet is also important; eat light and easy-to-digest foods, and avoid spicy, greasy, and hard-to-digest foods that can worsen the condition. Third, it is essential to rest during a wind-cold cold; failing to rest well might worsen the condition, while good rest can alleviate it. If the symptoms of a wind-cold cold are severe, such as heavy nasal congestion, severe chills, or lack of sweat and overall body aches, it is still appropriate to take some medicine. In terms of Chinese medicine, you can take some that expel wind and disperse cold, such as Fang Feng and Qiang Huo to relieve the exterior and disperse cold. You can also use Chai Hu to expel wind and release the exterior, with a common formula used being Jing Fang Bai Du San. Of course, besides taking these Chinese medicines, you can also consult a doctor to prescribe other medications based on different symptoms for treatment.

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