What medication should I take for a cold caused by air conditioning?

Generally, patients with air-conditioning-induced common cold can take medications such as compound paracetamol and amantadine hydrochloride capsules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, Ganmaoling granules, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride sustained-release tablets, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide oral solution according to medical advice. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Compound Paracetamol and Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules

This medication contains paracetamol, amantadine hydrochloride, chlorpheniramine maleate, and other ingredients. Paracetamol provides antipyretic and analgesic effects, helping to relieve symptoms such as fever, headache, and sore throat. Amantadine hydrochloride can inhibit influenza virus replication, while chlorpheniramine maleate helps alleviate allergy-like symptoms including nasal congestion and runny nose. It is suitable for various discomforts caused by common colds and influenza.

2. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules

This is a traditional Chinese medicine containing ingredients such as forsythia, honeysuckle, and ephedra. It has the effects of clearing away epidemic toxins and relieving lung heat, helping to alleviate symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, dry throat, and sore throat. It is suitable for air-conditioning-induced colds caused by heat toxins invading the lungs and can help reduce inflammatory responses and promote recovery.

3. Ganmaoling Granules

This compound preparation contains paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate, caffeine, and other ingredients. Paracetamol helps relieve fever and pain, chlorpheniramine maleate alleviates nasal symptoms, and caffeine helps counteract drowsiness caused by chlorpheniramine maleate. It is suitable for patients with significant headache and nasal congestion who need to maintain a certain level of alertness during a cold.

4. Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Sustained-Release Tablets

This medication selectively constricts nasal mucosal blood vessels, reducing mucosal congestion and swelling, effectively relieving nasal congestion. It has minimal effects on systemic blood vessels and improves breathing difficulties caused by nasal blockage. It is suitable for severe nasal congestion caused by air-conditioning-induced colds.

5. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution

This is a central-acting antitussive that inhibits the cough center in the medulla oblongata, relieving dry cough caused by colds and reducing throat irritation due to frequent coughing. It helps alleviate discomfort and is suitable for cases of air-conditioning-induced cold accompanied by dry, non-productive cough.

In daily life, it is important to develop good habits, avoid prolonged direct exposure to air conditioning, and set the air conditioner to an appropriate temperature. Drinking more warm water and avoiding cold foods such as ice-cold beverages and ice cream can also help promote recovery.