Common Cold One of the most common diseases Understanding the Common Cold The common cold, commonly known as “wind cold” (shangfeng), is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil or seasonal viruses, leading to dysfunction of the lung’s defensive Qi (wei qi), with main clinical manifestations including nasal congestion, runny nose, … Read more
The most common seasons for colds are not winter or summer, but spring and autumn, as the winds are strong and the temperatures are suitable. People tend to be less vigilant during these times, and the wind feels pleasant on the skin, making it easy for the wind pathogen to enter the body. Wind-cold type … Read more
The common cold is a frequently encountered external pathogenic disease throughout the four seasons, particularly prevalent in winter and spring. There are different types of colds, and each type requires different treatment methods. First, let us understand the causes of wind-cold common cold. Wind-cold common cold is more likely to occur in winter and spring … Read more
The common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of external evils into the human body, clinically characterized by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, chills, fever, and general malaise, commonly referred to as “wind-cold”. The typical duration of the illness is 3 to 7 days. A cold … Read more
Wind-cold common colds often occur during sudden temperature drops or in places with significant indoor-outdoor temperature differences. If clothing adjustments are not made in time, it is easy to catch a chill and induce a wind-cold common cold. In the early stages of a wind-cold common cold, the cold syndrome predominates or begins with cold … Read more
Common colds are frequent minor illnesses. Many people think that simply going to the pharmacy to get some medicine will suffice. However, this is not the case, as colds can be classified into Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat types. If the type of cold is not determined, taking medication blindly may worsen the condition. Wind-Cold common cold … Read more
The common cold, also known as “shangfeng” (injured wind) or “shanghan” (injured cold), is considered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to be a common external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of seasonal qi or other external pathogens. Image source copyright, please do not reprint without permission Due to sudden climate changes and increased temperature … Read more
1Overview The Wind-Cold Common Cold is caused by exposure to cold wind, commonly occurring in autumn and winter. Symptoms include body aches, nasal congestion with runny nose, and cough with phlegm. Both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used for treatment, as well as dietary therapy. Preventive measures include keeping warm, increasing … Read more
The common cold can be generally divided into two types: the ordinary cold and the influenza. The ordinary cold, commonly known as “shangfeng” (伤风), is a common respiratory illness caused by various viruses, characterized as a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). Its main symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, and … Read more
The common cold is an external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil, characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, headache, chills, fever, and general discomfort. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the common cold is generally classified into five categories: Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Qi Deficiency with External Pathogen, Summer-Dampness (Gastrointestinal type), and Wind-Warmth … Read more