Is wind-cold cold a viral cold?

Written by Xia Min
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on December 26, 2024
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Cold-induced common cold usually has milder symptoms without significant widespread characteristics. Viral colds are different; they are more severe, have a rapid onset, clear systemic symptoms, are more likely to lead to complications or conditions like pneumonia, and have broad infectivity and epidemic potential. Thus, cold-induced common colds and viral colds are not the same; they are distinct.

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Can babies spit up milk when they have a cold?

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Can babies catch a cold from sweating?

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