The difference between cold-type and heat-type colds
Disease description:
In the past few days, I've had a runny nose and constant dry mouth, possibly due to a heat-type cold. What is the difference between a cold caused by heat and one caused by cold?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
The difference between cold-type and heat-type colds lies in their causes, seasons of occurrence, and symptoms. Cold-type colds are mainly caused by exposure to wind and cold, commonly occurring in autumn and winter. Symptoms may include nasal congestion, runny nose, cough with phlegm, body aches, severe chills, and mild fever. Heat-type colds may result from lack of sleep or decreased appetite, or be influenced by geographical factors, and typically occur in summer. Symptoms may include fever, sore and dry throat, headache, yellow nasal discharge, dry mouth and throat, and loss of appetite.
