The difference between children's wind heat cold and wind cold cold

The difference between children's wind heat cold and wind cold cold mainly lies in the causes, symptoms, and treatment principles. Wind heat cold is often caused by external wind heat evil qi, with common symptoms such as severe fever, sore throat, and runny nose; Wind cold cold is caused by the feeling of wind cold evil qi, characterized by severe aversion to cold, clear nasal discharge, cough, and white phlegm.

Wind heat cold usually has a rapid onset, with a significant increase in body temperature in children, possibly exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, accompanied by symptoms such as headache, thirst, thirst, and a thin yellow coating on the tongue. The nasal secretions are thick and yellow in color, the tonsils are congested and swollen, and some children may experience conjunctival congestion. The treatment is mainly based on the treatment of pungent cooling and relieving superficiality, and Yinqiao powder is commonly used for addition and subtraction. traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations can choose Xiaoer Feiqiao Qingre Granule, Jinzhen Oral Liquid or Xiaoer Feire Kechuan Oral Liquid. Diet should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and moderately increase cold foods such as pear juice and water chestnuts.

Wind cold cold is common when the temperature drops sharply, and the child is significantly afraid of the cold. They may curl up their body or request additional clothing, and the degree of fever is relatively mild. Nasal congestion, clear and watery nasal discharge, heavy coughing but thin and white sputum, and thin and white tongue coating. The treatment needs to be spicy and warm, and can use Jingfang Baidu Powder, traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Xiaoer Ganmao Granule, Fenghan Ganmao Granule or Tongxuan Lifei Pill. During nursing, attention should be paid to keeping warm. Ginger syrup can be consumed to dispel coldness and avoid producing cold fruits and vegetables. Both types of syndromes may lead to decreased appetite, but children with wind cold and cold are more likely to experience abdominal discomfort. Parents should pay attention to observing changes in the symptoms of their children. Failure to treat wind cold and cold in a timely manner may lead to wind heat syndrome. Regardless of the type of cold, it is important to ensure adequate rest and maintain good indoor air circulation. If the fever persists for more than 3 days or symptoms such as shortness of breath and mental fatigue occur, seek medical attention promptly. Children's physical fitness can be enhanced through reasonable clothing and balanced diet, and exposure to crowded places can be reduced during seasonal changes to lower the probability of catching a cold.