How to treat heat-induced cold (heat感冒)?
Disease description:
Recently I've been feeling dry mouth and sore throat. This morning when I woke up, I had yellow, pus-like nasal discharge. I think I probably have a heat cold (heat-type common cold). How should a heat cold be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Patients with heat-induced colds should primarily ensure adequate rest and improve their eating habits by consuming easily digestible, light foods. They should avoid spicy and irritating foods. Additionally, they should take heat-clearing and detoxifying medications as prescribed to relieve symptoms. Commonly used medications include Isatidis Root Granules, Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets, and Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid. If the above treatments are ineffective, patients should promptly seek medical care at a hospital for syndrome differentiation and appropriate treatment.
