Patient's question:
These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits and it's affecting my work performance. Actually, I don't want to, either. I often can't sleep at night, and sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. How can I tell if a child's cold is wind-cold or wind-heat?Doctor's answer:
Common cold with wind-cold pattern: In addition to general symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, and headache, patients with this type of cold also exhibit chills, low fever, lack of sweating, clear nasal discharge, and the production of thin, white phlegm. This type of cold is associated with exposure to wind-cold. Treatment should follow the principle of dispersing external pathogens with acrid and warm herbs.Common cold with wind-heat pattern: In addition to general cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, nasal discharge, coughing, and headache, patients with this type of cold also have high fever and thick, yellow phlegm. Treatment should follow the principle of dispersing external pathogens with acrid and cool herbs. Patients may choose from remedies such as Ganmao Tuo Re Chongji, Banlangen Chongji, or Yinqiao Jiedu Wan.