Can a cold caused by wind-cold result in a sore throat?
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the throat refers to the pharynx. A sore throat may occur as a symptom of a cold caused by exposure to cold and wind (wind-cold). Wind-cold感冒 typically develops when the body becomes excessively fatigued, followed by exposure to cold or windy conditions, allowing wind-cold pathogens to invade the body's surface. In the early stage of the cold, wind-cold pathogens affect the body's surface, impairing the lung's function of dispersing and regulating qi, leading to symptoms primarily including chills, mild fever, clear nasal discharge, and the production of thin, clear phlegm.
Generally speaking, the throat refers to the pharynx. A sore throat may occur as a symptom of a cold caused by exposure to cold and wind. The specific analysis is as follows:
A cold caused by exposure to cold and wind mainly occurs when the body is overworked and then exposed to cold wind, allowing cold and wind pathogens to attack the body surface. During the early stages of the cold, these cold pathogens bind to the body surface, impairing the lung's function of dispersing and regulating qi, and the main symptoms include chills, mild fever, clear nasal discharge, and thin, clear phlegm. However, as the illness progresses, the body's immune system will react to the pathogenic factors. The cold pathogens might transform into heat, or during the cold, the body's resistance decreases, leading to a combined bacterial or viral infection. All these factors can cause an inflammatory response in the throat. Inflammation can cause the pharyngeal mucosa to become congested and swollen, leading to throat pain.
In daily life, it is important to stay warm, dress appropriately according to the weather, especially during seasonal changes and cold weather to avoid catching a chill. At the same time, one should strengthen physical exercise to enhance the body's resistance. Regular exercise such as running or swimming can improve the body's immunity and reduce the likelihood of catching a cold.
