"What Are the Symptoms of Wind-Heat Cold?"

Wind-heat cold manifests as nasal congestion, fever, head distention and pain, sore throat, redness, and other symptoms. It is caused by the invasion of wind-heat evil into the body's superficial layer, leading to disharmony of lung qi. The main manifestations include nasal congestion, severe fever, sore throat with redness, cough with expectoration of thick, sticky, and yellow phlegm, thick and yellow tongue coating, thirst, preference for cold drinks, lack of energy, irritability, and other symptoms. However, due to individual differences in constitution and varying severity of the illness, the symptoms of wind-heat cold can vary.

In treatment, wind-heat cold is primarily addressed with medicines that disperse wind, clear heat, and promote diaphoresis, such as Yinqiao Jiedu Pian (Silver and Forsythia Tablets), Lingyang Ganmao Pian (Antelope Horn Cold Tablets), Sangju Ganmao Pian (Chrysanthemum and Mulberry Cold Tablets), Fufang Ganmaoling Pian (Compound Cold Relief Tablets), Shuanghuanglian Koufuye (Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid), Qingre Ganmao Chongji (Heat-Clearing Cold Medicinal Granules), and other traditional Chinese medicines.

During the period of wind-heat cold, it is important to pay attention to diet. Avoid spicy and hot foods, and instead consume fresh vegetables and fruits. Foods with cooling properties, such as watermelon, pear, persimmon, kelp, and mung beans, can be eaten. Additionally, ensure adequate rest, avoid staying up late, and maintain sufficient sleep.