Patient's question:
It is said that having a cold and feeling unwell also has the effect of forcing the body to detoxify. However, in the past decade, my relative has rarely had a cold or felt unwell, and has not had any since for 3 years. Why is this? Is there any harm? What should my relative do? Hello, is feeling unwell from a cold the body detoxifying?Doctor's answer:
A cold is a self-limiting illness, generally categorized into the common cold (cold) and influenza. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is referred to as "wind damage." It is a common respiratory disease caused by various viruses, with 30% to 50% of cases being caused by rhinoviruses of a specific serotype. While the common cold is more prevalent in early winter, it can also occur in any season, such as spring or summer, with different pathogens causing colds varying by season. Influenza, on the other hand, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. The virus is present in the respiratory tract of infected individuals and spreads to others through droplets when they cough or sneeze.