There are four kinds of cold: wind-cold cold, wind-heat cold, summer-heat cold and influenza. Their symptoms are different. Modern doctors think that the cause may be cold wind or hot wind or damp heat, and influenza is an acute infectious disease caused by influenza virus. Different causes lead to different therapeutic drugs. Here are four cold symptoms and some Chinese medicines for treatment, so as to make a correct choice. Colds are more common in winter and spring, mostly caused by exogenous cold.

The main symptoms are aversion to cold, mild fever, headache and anhidrosis, limb aches, stuffy nose and runny nose, heavy voice, cough with thin phlegm, itchy throat, white tongue coating and tight pulse. Relieving exterior syndrome should use pungent and warm drugs, such as Jiuwei Qianghuo Pill, Su Shen Li Fei Pill and Xuan Tong Li Fei Pill. Sangju Ganmao Pill, Yinqiao Jiedu Pill, Lingqiao Jiedu Pill and Lingyang Ganmao Pill cannot be used. Misuse will aggravate the condition or delay recovery. Wind-heat type colds are more common in summer and autumn, mostly caused by exogenous wind-heat.

The main symptoms are high fever, slight aversion to cold, less sweating, headache, limb aches, cough, yellow phlegm, sore throat, thirst, thin yellow tongue coating and floating pulse. It is not advisable to use drugs that cool the exterior, clear away heat and disperse the lung, such as Sangju Ganmao Tablet or Yinqiao Jiedu Pill, Lingqiao Jiedu Pill and LingGan Yang Ganmao Tablet. If misused, it will cause temperature rise and sore throat. Summer-wet cold can only be seen in summer, which is caused by damp heat and cold, and can also be caused by excessive consumption of cold drinks and fruits. The main symptoms are aversion to cold, fever, headache, head swelling, chest tightness, abdominal pain, bowel sounds, vomiting and diarrhea, fatigue, pale face and loss of appetite.

For the treatment of exterior syndrome of turbid fragrance, Huoxiang Zhengqi Capsule, Yinqiao Jiedu Pill, Ten Drops of Water, Liuyi Powder, Yunjing, Sizheng Pill, Liuhe Zhongding Pill, Tianzhong Tea and Ganlu Tea can be taken. Influenza is similar to wind-heat cold, but it is characterized by acute onset, serious illness, high fever, chills, severe headache, sore limbs, fatigue, red tongue with yellow fur and strong pulse. It is suitable for clearing away heat and toxic materials, expelling wind and penetrating exterior, and can be combined with antiviral oral liquid, compound Yinhuang oral liquid, Radix Isatidis granules, etc.