Patient's question:
At around 10:30 PM, I felt my nose was blocked while taking a nap. At 3:00 AM, I woke up with a runny nose and a headache. It felt like I had a fever, but I wasn't sure. Anyway, I just felt uncomfortable. Was it a cold or the flu? What should my friend do?Hello, I have a stuffy nose and difficulty breathing through my nose, with a bit of a headache. Is it a cold?
Doctor's answer:
A cold is known as upper respiratory infection in Western medicine. It may lead to nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through the nose, and headaches. If there is no malabsorption, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting occurs, and if the spleen and stomach functions are normal, you can eat cold shredded kelp. If there is abdominal discomfort or if you naturally have poor spleen and stomach functions, avoid eating it.In daily life, pay attention to adequate rest, avoid overworking, and maintain a stable and optimistic mood. Engage in regular activities and exercise to boost your immune system and resist colds, which is known as upper respiratory infection in Western medicine.