What medication should be taken for a sore throat caused by a cold due to wind-cold?
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In daily life, to prevent the occurrence of cold symptoms such as chills, common colds, and sore throat, it is important to dress appropriately according to weather changes, avoid getting chilled, especially during autumn and winter seasons or when temperatures fluctuate suddenly. Additionally, during cold and flu season, try to avoid visiting crowded places to reduce the chance of exposure to pathogens. If外出 is necessary, wearing a mask can provide protection.
Generally, for sore throat caused by a cold due to exposure to cold pathogenic factors (wind-cold), medications such as Zheng Chaihu Yin Granules, External Wind-Cold Granules, Tongxuan Lipai Pills, Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Capsules, and Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets may be used under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Zheng Chaihu Yin Granules
Zheng Chaihu Yin Granules have the function of dispersing wind-cold, and can treat symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, fever, and chills without sweating caused by external contraction of wind-cold. It achieves a relieving effect on sore throat by expelling wind-cold from the body.
2. External Wind-Cold Granules
External Wind-Cold Granules are composed of herbal ingredients such as Ephedra (Mahuang), Kudzu Root (Gegen), Perilla Leaf (Zisuye), and Siler (Fangfeng). They have the effects of releasing the exterior, inducing perspiration, dispersing wind, and removing cold. These granules are suitable for the early stage of wind-cold common cold and can relieve symptoms such as chills without sweating, headache, and fever, thereby improving sore throat caused by external invasion of wind-cold.
3. Tongxuan Lipai Pills
Tongxuan Lipai Pills contain herbs such as Pinellia (Banxia), Poria (Fuling), Peucedan Root (Qianhu), and Platycodon Root (Jiegeng). They have the effects of stopping cough, relieving asthma, dispersing cold, and eliminating dampness. By dispersing cold and removing dampness, and relieving cough and asthma, these pills help alleviate symptoms such as cough, sore throat, phlegm retention, and throat pain caused by a wind-cold common cold.
4. Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Capsules
Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Capsules are anti-cold medications containing ingredients such as paracetamol, amantadine hydrochloride, and artificial bezoar. Paracetamol has antipyretic and analgesic effects, which can relieve discomfort symptoms caused by viral infections, including sore throat caused by wind-cold common cold.
5. Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets
Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets have the effects of pungent-cool exterior-resolving, clearing heat, and detoxifying. They are commonly used to improve symptoms such as sore throat, cough, and dry mouth caused by influenza or common colds. By clearing heat and detoxifying and pungent-cool exterior-resolving, they achieve a relieving effect on sore throat. However, it should be noted that this medication should be used cautiously by pregnant women and patients with diabetes.
In daily life, to prevent the occurrence of common cold due to wind-cold and sore throat symptoms, appropriate clothing should be worn according to weather changes to avoid getting chilled, especially during autumn and winter or when temperatures suddenly drop. Additionally, during cold seasons, try to avoid crowded places to reduce exposure to pathogens. If going out is necessary, wearing a mask for protection is recommended.
