What are the symptoms of a cold caused by wind-cold?
Disease description:
My husband has a cold, with no fever or only a low-grade fever, but we are unsure whether it is related to a cold caused by wind-cold. Doctor, what are the symptoms of a wind-cold type of common cold?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ren Yi
The symptoms of wind-cold感冒 include no fever or mild fever, aversion to cold and wind, clear nasal discharge, general body aches, coughing, and others.
1. No fever or mild fever: Patients with wind-cold感冒 might not develop a fever, or may only experience a slight low-grade fever. Sweating might be minimal or absent.
2. Aversion to cold and wind: Patients will feel a distinct sensitivity to cold and wind. Typically, they feel more comfortable after warming themselves, such as by wearing additional clothing.
3. Clear nasal discharge: Patients with wind-cold感冒 commonly experience nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge. The nasal discharge is usually clear and watery. If congestion prevents discharge, clear nasal discharge may appear after drinking hot water.
4. General body aches: Patients with wind-cold感冒 may feel discomfort and soreness throughout their body. This is caused by wind-cold invading the body and disrupting the smooth flow of qi and blood.
5. Cough: Coughing caused by wind-cold感冒 is usually due to wind-cold invading the lungs and disharmony of the lung's defensive functions. The cough may be accompanied by symptoms such as an itchy throat and white, thin phlegm.
If similar symptoms appear, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation for diagnosis and treatment by a physician. Additionally, maintaining healthy lifestyle and dietary habits to enhance the body's immunity is important for preventing the occurrence of colds.
