Summer is here
happy in summer
Is there a seasonal aspect to colds?
What are “Wind-Cold Colds” and “Wind-Heat Colds”? What should you do if you catch a cold in summer?
How can you prevent it for children and the elderly at home?
This article will help you understand seasonal colds,
and easily master daily prevention tips.
Summer Colds
Unlike typical colds in spring and winter, summer colds have different causes of infection, and their treatment and prevention methods also vary.
If you use winter cold medications for summer colds, not only will it not improve, but it may also worsen the condition. Summer colds are also known as “Wind-Heat Colds”. This is what people commonly refer to as “heat-induced colds”. In addition to exhibiting general cold symptoms, there will also be noticeable symptoms such as irritability, dry mouth, and thirst.
How can you determine if you have a Wind-Heat Cold? We have compiled the corresponding symptoms and causes for you.
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What are the symptoms of summer colds?
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The main symptoms include high fever with sweating, sore throat, thick yellow nasal discharge, yellow phlegm, thin yellow tongue coating, dizziness, dry mouth, and thirst.
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What are the causes of summer colds?
A
Usually caused by hot and dry air leading to irritability and poor appetite, which allows pathogenic factors to invade and cause sore throat, along with decreased immunity.
Summer Colds
What should you do if you catch a cold in summer? Or what if you feel like you might be getting a cold?
Many people have experienced this: in summer, due to rising temperatures, air conditioning + Wi-Fi + chilled watermelon can be excessive, and sometimes a few popsicles can lead to feeling sweaty and cold the next day. Or after sitting in a car for a long time with the air conditioning on, stepping out feels like entering an oven; this kind of fluctuating temperature environment can easily lead to a cold.
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If you feel something is off, the following methods can help you:
Ginger Soup
Add old ginger and water to a clay pot, boil for 10 minutes. Add brown sugar and scallions, simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove the ginger and scallions before consuming.
Drink Perilla Tea
3-5 fresh perilla leaves and an appropriate amount of sugar. Wash and drain the perilla leaves, place them in a cup, pour boiling water over them, and add sugar to make a refreshing drink.
Get some sunlight
That’s right, if you’ve been in an air-conditioned room for a long time and feel cold in your hands and feet, you can immediately step outside to let the sun warm you up and sweat a little to help your body regain heat.
Eat a bowl of spicy hot pot
Haha, you heard that right, because it can warm you up and induce sweating, invigorating the spleen and stomach while dispelling cold. In Guangdong, when eating porridge, people often add some pepper for this reason.
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What should you do if you already have a cold?
Initial Stage of Cold
The initial stage of a cold refers to the phase where there are no complications and no persistent fever. In this stage, do not rush to take medication; you can try non-drug treatments, such as applying a damp towel to your head, drinking plenty of hot water, and eating fruits to supplement vitamin C.
Stage of Obvious Improvement
Regarding which medications are better, there are many shares and opinions online, but the most commonly recommended is Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Huo Xiang Correcting Qi Powder).
It is important to note that if a heat cold leads to complications and persistent fever symptoms do not subside, please seek medical attention promptly.
Summer Colds
Finally, for families with elderly and children, extra caution is necessary.
Colds are contagious, and the elderly and children have weaker resistance and immunity, so special attention is required.
Prevention is the best treatment. Below we have compiled some prevention tips; be sure to save and share them!
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Diet
Drink plenty of water to maintain adequate hydration;
Eat light, fresh, and easily digestible foods to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort;
Consume more fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and kiwis.
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Environment
Set the air conditioning temperature to 26-28 degrees Celsius, with an outdoor temperature difference of less than 5 degrees;
Open windows for ventilation every 2-3 hours;
Wear loose, soft, comfortable, and breathable clothing to facilitate heat dissipation and sweat absorption, paying attention to protecting the abdomen from getting cold.
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Sleep
Ensure adequate sleep and rest time.
Have you learned the tips for preventing summer colds?
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