Wind-cold colds are generally caused by overwork, catching cold and other factors, which mostly occur in winter and spring. The main symptoms are headache, cough, itchy throat and thin phlegm. Nasal congestion, clear nose; Do not sweat; Mouth is not thirsty, throat is not red; The fur is thin and white, and the tongue is light.

Wind-cold common cold, also known as pathogenic wind-heat invading the exterior, is caused by loss of lung qi and invading the exterior, which mostly occurs in summer and autumn. The main symptoms are headache, cough, yellow and sticky phlegm. Nasal congestion and pus; Sweating or sweating less; Dry mouth and thirst, sore throat or pain; The moss is thin and yellow, and the tongue is red.

The key to distinguish wind-cold cold from wind-heat cold lies in treatment and medication. The symptoms, etiology and pathogenesis of the two drugs are completely opposite, and the medication is completely different. According to the specific symptoms, you need to choose the corresponding drugs. The treatment of wind-cold common cold is mainly pungent warming to relieve exterior symptoms, and Fang Jing Granules (including Schizonepeta, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Notopterygium root, Bupleurum root, licorice root, etc. ) is commonly used. Treatment of wind-heat cold is mainly based on pungent cooling, dispelling wind-heat and Yinhuang oral liquid, with honeysuckle and Scutellaria baicalensis as main ingredients. It should be noted that drugs for treating wind-cold and wind-heat cannot be taken at the same time.

Winter is a season of frequent colds and colds. Everyone should pay attention to keep warm, exercise properly, maintain personal hygiene and indoor ventilation, and try not to go to crowded places.