Patient's question:
What to do about a cold with wind and cold symptoms and cough?Doctor's answer:
A cold with wind and cold can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine such as Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan for conditioning. You can also drink ginger tea as a substitute for regular tea. Ginger helps to expel wind-cold, warm the stomach to stop vomiting, and warm the lungs while clearing phlegm. If the cough is severe, you can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to have your pulse and tongue diagnosed for syndrome differentiation and treatment with Chinese medicine. It is also important to avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, eat more vegetables and fruits, maintain a balanced diet, and follow the doctor's guidance for symptomatic conditioning.