Is sore throat caused by wind cold or wind heat cold

Throat swelling and pain can be a manifestation of both wind cold and wind heat colds, and should be judged comprehensively based on other symptoms. Wind cold cold is usually accompanied by chills, runny nose, and thin white tongue coating; Cold caused by wind heat often results in fever, dry throat, and red tongue with yellow coating. The main types of colds include wind cold cold cold, wind heat cold, heat dampness cold, seasonal cold, and body deficiency cold.

1. Wind cold cold cold

Wind cold cold is often caused by catching a cold, and the virus invades the upper respiratory tract, causing mucosal congestion. Typical symptoms include heavy nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, thin phlegm, mild sore throat, and often accompanied by itching. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Fenghan Ganmao Granule and Jingfang Granule can be used to disperse wind chill, and ginger brown sugar water can be used to dispel cold. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding wind, and avoid stimulating the throat with raw and cold food.

2. Wind heat cold

Wind heat cold is commonly seen during climate changes, with obvious sore throat accompanied by a burning sensation, and thick yellow sputum. Often accompanied by symptoms such as headache, fever, thirst, and excessive drinking. Recommend clearing heat and detoxifying drugs such as Yinqiao Jiedu tablets and Shuanghuanglian oral liquid. Honeysuckle or mint soaked water can be used to relieve sore throat. Diet should be light and avoid spicy and greasy foods that can worsen inflammatory reactions.

3. Summer dampness cold

The summer high incidence of summer dampness cold can also cause discomfort in the throat, characterized by heavy head and body fatigue, chest tightness and bloating. The degree of sore throat is moderate, often accompanied by a sticky and bitter sensation in the mouth. Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules, Baoji Pills and other moisturizing and surface relieving drugs are more suitable. Keep the environment ventilated and dry, and drink mung bean soup in moderation to dispel dampness.

4. Seasonal Cold

Influenza virus causes severe throat symptoms, often accompanied by sudden high fever and muscle soreness throughout the body. Lianhua Qingwen capsules, antiviral oral liquid and other drugs can inhibit virus replication. Seek medical attention promptly when experiencing persistent high fever or shortness of breath to avoid complications such as pneumonia.

5. Body Deficiency and Cold

Individuals with weak physical constitution may experience recurrent sore throat during colds, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath and fatigue. Yupingfeng granules, Shensu cold tablets and other tonifying and dispelling pathogenic drugs can enhance immunity. Daily consumption of nourishing ingredients such as yam and red dates, moderate exercise to improve physical fitness, and reduce the frequency of colds.

Distinguishing the type of cold requires observing the combination of systemic symptoms, and simple sore throat cannot be accurately determined. Suggest recording details such as temperature changes and sputum characteristics for doctors' reference. Regardless of the type of cold, it is advisable to drink warm water and rinse your mouth with diluted salt water to relieve sore throat and ensure adequate rest. If the sore throat persists for more than 3 days or symptoms such as suppuration and difficulty breathing occur, immediate medical attention should be sought to rule out bacterial infections such as tonsillitis.