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Recently, the weather in Guangdong has been a bit cool in the mornings and evenings, while the temperature rises sharply when the sun comes out, leading many to wear shorts and short sleeves again. The large temperature difference between morning and evening has caused many people to catch colds, resulting in fever and cough. Don’t worry, below we will teach you how to quickly differentiate between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ colds, so you can recover quickly!
Distinguishing between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ colds can be done through the following symptoms:
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First, Fever. ‘Wind-Heat’ colds typically present with a higher fever (high fever); ‘Wind-Cold’ colds have a relatively mild fever and may present with generalized muscle aches.
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Second, Sweating. ‘Wind-Heat’ colds generally have slight sweating with aversion to cold; ‘Wind-Cold’ colds usually have no sweating or sweating with aversion to wind and cold.
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Third, Throat. ‘Wind-Heat’ colds present with a red, swollen, and painful throat; ‘Wind-Cold’ colds have less noticeable throat pain and swelling.
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Fourth, Nasal Discharge. ‘Wind-Heat’ colds have nasal congestion with yellow discharge; ‘Wind-Cold’ colds have clear nasal discharge.
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Fifth, Tongue Coating. ‘Wind-Heat’ colds show a yellow, thick tongue coating, and the tongue body is usually red; ‘Wind-Cold’ colds generally have a white tongue coating.
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Sixth, Cough. ‘Wind-Heat’ colds have more severe cough symptoms, with yellow or thick white phlegm; ‘Wind-Cold’ colds have a milder cough, often paroxysmal, with clear and thin phlegm.
Quickly identifying the type of cold after onset is crucial for targeted treatment and selecting the appropriate medication for a swift recovery!
Common medications for ‘Wind-Heat’ colds: Ban Lan Gen (Isatis Root) granules, Shuang Huang Lian (Two Yellow) oral solution, Lan Qing (Blue Atractylodes) oral liquid, Qing Kai Ling (Clear Open Spirit) granules, Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian (Yin Qiao Detoxification Tablets), and other pungent-cool exterior-releasing herbs.
Common medications for ‘Wind-Cold’ colds: Shang Feng Qing Re (Wind-Heat Relief) granules, Shang Feng Shu Feng (Wind-Dispelling) granules, Shang Feng soft capsules, and other pungent-warm exterior-releasing herbs.
Important Reminder:
If you choose medication on your own after catching a cold and your condition does not improve after a few days, it may be due to inappropriate medication selection. It is advisable to visit a reputable hospital to avoid delaying treatment.
Editorial Department of Fusha Hospital
Editor: Zhou Lexuan
Review: Liang Jiantong
Final Review: Zhang Guiyou
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