How to differentiate between wind-heat type common cold and wind-cold type common cold?

The differences between wind-heat and wind-cold common colds are mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Symptom presentation: Symptoms of a wind-heat cold include significant fever, mild chills, presence or slight sweating, headache, nasal congestion, sore throat with redness and pain, a red tongue, and a rapid pulse (i.e., a fast pulse rate). In contrast, symptoms of a wind-cold cold include mild fever, severe chills, absence of sweating, headache and body aches, clear nasal discharge, cough, non-red or non-swollen throat, a pale red tongue, and a floating-tense pulse. 2. Sputum and nasal discharge: In wind-heat colds, sputum and nasal discharge are typically yellow and thick; whereas in wind-cold colds, nasal discharge is clear and sputum is thin, white, or transparent. 3. Degree of cold sensitivity and dry mouth: Cold sensitivity in wind-heat colds is relatively mild, and may be accompanied by symptoms of dry mouth and throat; in contrast, wind-cold colds present with marked cold sensitivity, little or no thirst, or a preference for warm drinks.