风热Cold和风寒Cold的区别
Apr 01, 2020
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Min
Introduction
风热Cold和风寒Cold的区别：1、发生的季节不同，风热Cold多发生于气候温暖季节，风寒Cold发生在寒冷季节；2、嗓子Symptoms不同，风热Cold的嗓子会疼，风寒Cold嗓子不会疼痛；3、鼻涕表现不同；4、痰的颜色和质地不同；5、怕冷的程度不同；6、口干程度不同。
Wind-Heat Common Cold results from invasion of wind-heat pathogenic factors at the superficial level, disrupting the normal function of the lungs. It is a superficial syndrome caused by wind-heat pathogens. In contrast, Wind-Cold Common Cold—colloquially termed “catching a chill”—is a disorder triggered by external wind-cold pathogens, leading to lung dysfunction and a constellation of associated discomforts. These two conditions differ significantly. So, what are the key distinctions between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds? Below is an overview.
Differences Between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds
1. Occurrence in Different Seasons
Wind-Heat Common Cold typically occurs during warm seasons—such as spring, early summer, and early autumn—and is caused by exposure to wind-heat pathogenic factors.
Wind-Cold Common Cold commonly occurs during cold seasons—such as winter, late autumn, and early spring—and is caused by exposure to cold pathogenic factors.
2. Throat Symptoms
Wind-Heat Common Cold: Sore throat is prominent, often accompanied by redness, swelling, and difficulty swallowing.
Wind-Cold Common Cold: Throat pain is usually absent; patients typically experience dry cough without redness or swelling.
3. Nasal Discharge Characteristics
Wind-Heat Common Cold: Nasal discharge is thick and often yellowish.
Wind-Cold Common Cold: Clear, watery nasal discharge is typical.
4. Sputum Color and Consistency
Wind-Heat Common Cold: Sputum is thick and yellow.
Wind-Cold Common Cold: Sputum is thin, white, or transparent.
5. Degree of Chills
Wind-Heat Common Cold: Chills are mild or absent.
Wind-Cold Common Cold: Marked chills are common, often accompanied by fever.
6. Degree of Dry Mouth
Wind-Heat Common Cold: Patients typically experience dry mouth and throat, increased thirst, and a persistent desire to drink water—classic signs of Wind-Heat.
Wind-Cold Common Cold: Dry mouth is generally absent.
The above outlines the key differences between Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold Common Colds—including seasonal occurrence, throat symptoms, nasal discharge characteristics, sputum appearance, degree of chills, and presence or absence of dry mouth. We hope this information is helpful to you.
