Have had a cold and headache for several days.

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on May 24, 2025
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Generally, during a cold, when experiencing headache or fever, these symptoms are mostly caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It is advised to take anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications or antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, headache symptoms will be effectively alleviated within two to three days. Additionally, it is important to drink plenty of water to boost metabolism and improve resistance. One can also take some traditional Chinese oral liquids to treat and relieve symptoms. Avoid staying up late, ensure ample sleep, and enhance resistance. Ensure frequent ventilation indoors to maintain fresh and circulating air, with appropriate temperature and humidity. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins. Also, avoid prolonged use of mobile phones, computers, and televisions. Moreover, prolonged periods of looking down at your phone should be avoided, as this might cause nerve compression and lead to headaches.

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