Have a headache, are afraid of the cold, and can’t tell the type of cold? look here!

😷My sister unfortunately caught a cold some time ago. At first, she just felt a severe headache, felt weak all over, and was particularly afraid of the cold. She thought she simply caught a cold, so she took some cold medicine, but the symptoms did not relieve.

🤒Within two days, her symptoms changed again. Her throat began to hurt so much that she could not speak, and she was also accompanied by coughing and yellow phlegm. Only then did she realize that she might not just catch a cold.

🏥So, she hurried to the hospital. After careful questioning and examination by the doctor, the doctor told her that she had typical symptoms of alternating wind-cold cold and wind-heat cold. And told her the difference between the two types of colds:

Wind-cold colds usually present with severe aversion to cold, mild fever, no sweat, stuffy nose and runny nose, cough with phlegm and thin white phlegm, itchy and sore throat, thin white tongue coating, floating and tight pulse, etc. Wind-heat and cold symptoms include severe fever, mild wind aversion, sweating, thirst and preference for cold drinks, stuffy nose and runny nose, cough and sore throat, yellow and sticky phlegm, red tongue tip, yellow coating, floating pulse and other symptoms.

💊Based on her situation, the doctor gave the following treatment suggestions:

1️⃣ Excessive sweating: For the symptoms of wind-cold and cold, it is recommended that she take Chinese patent medicines with sweating and relieving effects, such as cold-clearing granules, etc., and at the same time drink more hot water and cover herself with a thick quilt to sweat.

2️⃣ Drink cough medicine: For symptoms of wind-heat and cold, it is recommended that she take Chinese patent medicines that can clear away heat, detoxify, moisten the lungs and relieve cough, such as Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets, Nianji’an Cough Syrup, etc.

3️⃣ Comprehensive conditioning: Remind her to ensure more than 8 hours of sleep every day to avoid fatigue; maintain indoor air circulation and avoid being in a closed environment for a long time; eat mainly light foods and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

After the doctor’s detailed information, she knew what to do. She decided to strictly abide by the doctor’s instructions and open windows for ventilation in order to get better as soon as possible. The doctor also reminded her of the things she needed to pay attention to during the treatment:

1️⃣ Take medicine on time: Take medicine on time. Do not increase or decrease the dosage or change the medication method on your own to avoid affecting the therapeutic effect. At the same time, pay attention to the adverse reactions of the drug and inform your doctor in time if you are not suitable for it.

2️⃣ Observe changes in condition: Pay close attention to changes in your symptoms, such as fever, cough, nasal congestion, etc. Once symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, you should seek medical treatment promptly so that the doctor can adjust the treatment plan according to the condition.

3️⃣ Maintain a good attitude: During a cold, maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude is very important for physical recovery. To avoid excessive anxiety or tension, you can relax by listening to music, reading, etc., which can help relieve cold symptoms.

🎉After a period of treatment and care, her cold symptoms gradually eased. Not only did she regain her health, she also learned a lot about colds. This experience made her deeply understand the importance of timely medical treatment and scientific treatment. Remember, good health is the most important thing, so give yourself plenty of love and care during your recovery.