Is Influenza A Cold or Hot Syndrome?

Generally speaking, "Jia Liu" (甲流) refers to influenza A, "Han Zheng" (寒症) refers to a cold caused by exposure to cold pathogenic factors, and "Re Zheng" (热症) refers to a cold caused by wind-heat pathogenic factors. Influenza A H1N1 does not belong to either cold-induced common cold or heat-induced common cold. If discomfort occurs, timely medical attention is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

A cold caused by wind-cold occurs when the body is accidentally chilled, allowing cold pathogenic factors to invade the body. Main symptoms include fever, coughing, nasal congestion, and difficulty breathing. A cold caused by wind-heat is mostly due to the body being affected by external heat pathogenic factors. Patients often experience symptoms such as headache, runny nose, sore throat, and limb weakness.

Influenza A is a disease caused by infection with the influenza A virus. It mainly spreads through respiratory droplets or direct or indirect contact with virus-contaminated objects. It is highly contagious, which is fundamentally different from colds caused by wind-cold or wind-heat. Once infected, patients may experience symptoms such as headache and general fatigue. Patients are advised to follow a doctor's guidance in using medications such as oseltamivir phosphate capsules, antiviral oral liquid, and Lianhua Qingwen capsules to combat the virus and relieve symptoms, thus promoting recovery.

After becoming ill, patients should follow medical advice when taking medications to avoid unnecessary harm to the body. At the same time, maintaining a balanced diet and sufficient nutrient intake can help enhance physical immunity.