Symptoms of wind-heat感冒 and wind-cold感冒
Disease description:
After returning home from evening study session last night, I felt nasal congestion and an itchy throat. I might have caught a chill, and today I've come down with a cold. Could this be a wind-cold type of cold? I'd like to consult the doctor about the symptoms of wind-heat and wind-cold types of colds.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
There are certain differences between wind-heat感冒 and wind-cold感冒 in clinical manifestations. Wind-heat感冒 is primarily characterized by heat-related symptoms, such as high fever, cough, thirst, sore and swollen throat, and yellow nasal discharge. Wind-cold感冒 is mainly caused by exposure to wind and cold, with symptoms including mild fever, headache without sweating, clear nasal discharge, and thin, clear sputum. Patients are advised to take appropriate medications under the guidance of a physician.
