Generally, most people’s colds are caused by viral infections. In fact, they are all contagious, but the intensity of the virus is different. Colds are generally classified into bacterial and viral types. Bacterial colds are caused by reduced resistance to bacterial virulence. Generally, anti-inflammatory drugs and cold medicines are sufficient.

There is no specific medicine for the treatment of viral colds. You can only take some medicines that can relieve the symptoms. Viral colds generally have upper respiratory symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and sore throat. Purulent discharge may sometimes be accompanied by diarrhea or conjunctival congestion; bacterial discharge may be acute or slow, and the upper respiratory tract symptoms are not obvious, but the tonsils or pharynx are red or even swollen, and the pain is more obvious, with purulent discharge and thick discharge. Phlegm, so everyone should first distinguish their symptoms so as to prescribe the right medicine. If it is wind-heat cold, it will not be transmitted to others. Even if it is infected, its contagiousness is very weak, because it is what Chinese medicine calls a common cold, not influenza.

So those that are not highly contagious are classified as wind-heat colds, and those that are more contagious are colds. Therefore, if you want to know whether your cold will be transmitted to others, you must first find out what kind of cold you have. Determine what kind of cold it is. Cold is just a traditional term. In addition to influenza viruses, there are other viruses and bacteria that invade the upper respiratory tract and have similar symptoms. They are all collectively called colds. Different causes of illness have different early symptoms and different infectivity. The most serious one is influenza. The general incubation period is one to three days. It is contagious on the first day and after the onset of illness. Nasal congestion alone is unlikely to be influenza, so don’t worry. The same goes for medication. Whether it is Chinese medicine or Western medicine, you must first consult a doctor or read the instructions carefully. If you want to know whether your cold is contagious to others, you must first test yourself through your own symptoms. But after all, it is a cold and can be contagious to any number of people. Maybe the people you come into contact with are in good health and will not be infected. Some people may have less resistance. People with low immunity, or children, pregnant women or the elderly, have weak immunity and are easily infected. Therefore, if you have a mild cold, take medicine as soon as possible. If you have a serious cold, go to the hospital. Avoid close contact with others. It is best to wear a mask to greatly reduce the source of infection.