Distinguishing Between Viral and Bacterial Colds, Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds

Distinguishing Between Viral and Bacterial Colds, Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Colds

Viral Cold and Bacterial Cold are concepts from Western medicine, while Wind-Heat Cold and Wind-Cold Cold are concepts from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The main symptom of Viral Cold is severe runny nose, while Bacterial Cold is characterized by redness and swelling of the throat, with yellow nasal discharge. If a high fever persists for … Read more