The symptoms of cold vary according to the type of cold syndrome. For example, wind-heat colds are generally characterized by severe fever, less chills, stuffy nose, yellow runny nose, dry and itchy throat, sore throat, excessive thirst, cough, yellow phlegm, headache, hyperhidrosis, red tongue tip and yellow tongue coating. Generally speaking, the common symptoms of wind-cold colds are fear of cold, fever, sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, headache, cough, white cough and thin phlegm, as well as dry mouth or dry mouth, hot drinks, red tongue and thin white fur. There is also a common summer cold. Common symptoms include fear of cold, fever, headache, pale mouth, abdominal pain, diarrhea, white greasy tongue coating and so on.

If it is a cold, there is generally Mahuang Decoction or Ganmao Qingre Granule to relieve exterior symptoms and dispel cold for treatment. If it is a wind-heat cold, generally speaking, it can be treated with Yinqiao powder, and even flowers can clear away heat, and golden flowers can clear away heat and detoxify and relieve exterior syndrome. If it is a summer-damp cold, it is generally treated with Huoxiang Zhengqi Water to clear away heat and relieve exterior syndrome.