What is the difference between wind heat cold and wind cold cold

The difference between wind heat cold and wind cold cold is mainly reflected in the etiology, symptom manifestations, and treatment principles. The former is caused by the invasion of wind heat evil qi, while the latter is caused by the invasion of wind cold evil qi.

1. Differences in etiology

Wind heat colds are often caused by external wind heat evil qi or internal stagnation heat, and are commonly seen in spring and summer seasons or when temperatures suddenly rise. Wind cold cold is caused by the invasion of wind cold evil qi into the body surface, which is more common in autumn and winter seasons or when the temperature drops sharply. The pathogenesis of both is closely related to the seasonal climate.

2. Symptom Comparison

Wind heat cold is characterized by severe fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, yellow nose, thirst and thirst, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as headache, cough, and phlegm. Wind cold cold is mainly characterized by severe aversion to cold, mild fever, lack of sweat, clear nasal discharge, cough and thin white phlegm, often accompanied by symptoms such as limb soreness and thin white tongue coating.

3. Tongue and Pulse characteristics

Patients with wind heat and cold have a reddish tongue texture, thin yellow tongue coating, and fluctuating pulse. Patients with wind cold and cold have thin and white tongue coating and tight pulse, and these differences in physical signs are important basis for traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation.

4. Principle of treatment

Wind heat cold needs to be treated with pungent and cool. Yinqiao powder, Sangju drink and other prescriptions are commonly used, or traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Lianhua Qingwen Capsule, Jinhua Qinggan Granules and so on are used according to the doctor's advice. For wind cold and cold, it is advisable to use Xinwen Jiebiao. It is recommended to use formulas such as Mahuang Tang and Guizhi Tang, or follow medical advice to use cold clearing granules, Zhengchaihu Yin granules, and other medications.

5. Nursing points

During a cold caused by wind heat, it is recommended to drink warm water, consume heat clearing foods such as pears and watermelons, and avoid spicy and greasy foods. Attention should be paid to keeping warm when dealing with wind cold and colds. Ginger tea can be consumed to dispel the cold, and a warm and easily digestible diet is recommended. Both require sufficient rest.

Regardless of wind heat or wind cold, if symptoms continue to worsen or if high fever persists, chest tightness and shortness of breath occur, medical attention should be sought in a timely manner. Daily attention to adjusting clothing according to climate change, maintaining indoor air circulation, and exercising appropriately to enhance physical fitness can help prevent colds. Avoid excessive fatigue during a cold, have a light and balanced diet, which can accelerate the recovery process.