Is it more severe when wind-cold感冒 transforms into wind-heat感冒?
Disease description:
I've had a runny nose with clear mucus and nasal congestion causing significant discomfort for the past two days. The doctor diagnosed it as a cold due to wind-cold invasion. However, I've been feeling a sore throat lately, and a friend suggested this might indicate a transition from wind-cold to wind-heat type of common cold. Does this mean my condition has become more severe?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
When a wind-cold type of common cold transforms into a wind-heat type, it usually indicates that the condition has progressed and become more severe. If wind-cold感冒 is not promptly treated, if inappropriate treatment methods are used, or if proper warming measures are not taken, the illness may worsen and evolve into wind-heat感冒. This generally signifies a more serious condition, requiring active intervention and treatment.
