What is chill in the context of cold?

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on April 02, 2025
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Colds caused by exposure to wind are common, so it's advisable to take some cold medicine or drink herbal teas, such as chrysanthemum tea, to alleviate symptoms. It's important to maintain adequate sleep, avoid excessive stress and overheating. If the cold is severe, it is best to visit a local hospital for symptomatic treatment by a doctor rather than self-medicating blindly. In terms of home environment, it’s recommended to avoid direct exposure to air conditioning or fans. Drinking plenty of lukewarm water and eating nutritious foods, such as lean meats, eggs, beans, and dairy products, can help boost the immune system. It's also wise to consume less spicy and irritating foods.

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Quick relief for sore throat due to cold

We know that the common cold is caused by a viral infection, and currently, there are no specifically effective drugs for treatment. After experiencing a cold and sore throat, the following measures can help alleviate symptoms quickly. First, it is important to rest, avoid getting chilled, drink plenty of water, and eat light meals. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol, as these are beneficial for recovery. Secondly, medications can be used to reduce symptoms. For example, compound cold medicines, antipyretic analgesics, and some traditional Chinese medicine lozenges or patent medicines can be used to relieve symptoms.

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What kind of cold is it when you have a sore throat?

Sore throat leading to colds in patients is most commonly caused by viral infections due to staying up late, fatigue, and decreased resistance. Common viruses include rhinovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, and Coxsackie virus. When patients experience a sore throat, symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, fever, and nasal itchiness often accompany it. Diagnosis can be confirmed through tests such as routine blood tests, electronic nasendoscopy, and C-reactive protein tests. Under the guidance of a specialist, antiviral medications are used for symptomatic treatment. Patients in competitions may use medications that clear the orifices to improve symptoms. It is important to stay warm, avoid getting cold, and enhance one's immune system.

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What to eat for a cold or flu

Patients with colds should always pay attention to keeping warm and not catching cold, so as not to worsen the condition. Usually, they can take some cold medicines, which can clear heat and detoxify. If the condition is severe, it is recommended to take medication under the guidance of a doctor. Normally, drinking more water and urinating frequently can effectively expel some viruses from the body through urine, alleviating the symptoms of a cold. In terms of diet, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, and green vegetables, can effectively improve symptoms. Also, spending more time in the sun can help increase the body's immunity.

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Can I use air conditioning if I have a cold?

When you have a cold, it is best not to use air conditioning. However, it is important to note that if the cold is caused by heatstroke, then it is okay to use air conditioning at this time, but you should ensure that the temperature is not set too low and avoid direct exposure to the airflow. If it is a cold caused by exposure to cold wind, it is best not to use air conditioning. Using a fan is acceptable, but avoid direct exposure to the airflow as well. Additionally, it is recommended to actively cooperate with treatment, abstain from smoking and drinking, and maintain a light diet, consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins. Also, it is advised to exercise moderately to strengthen the body, pay attention to personal hygiene, and consume fresh fruits and vegetables to help promote a quicker recovery from the illness.

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What is the difference between a hot cold and a cool cold?

Cold from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine is classified into two types: Wind-Heat Cold and Wind-Cold Cold. A Wind-Heat Cold may present symptoms such as coughing, coughing up yellow phlegm, yellow nasal discharge, sore throat, and fever. In contrast, a Wind-Cold Cold typically manifests as clear nasal discharge, dry cough or coughing up white phlegm, along with aversion to cold, headache, muscle soreness, and possibly a mild fever. Clinically, Wind-Cold Cold and Wind-Heat Cold are distinct and should be diagnosed under the guidance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who can prescribe specific herbal treatments based on the patient’s symptoms. From a Western medicine perspective, symptomatic treatment is generally recommended. However, it is crucial to assess if the patient exhibits symptoms such as purulent phlegm, high fever, or persistently unimproved cold symptoms, which may indicate the need for a hospital visit to investigate potential bacterial infections that might require antimicrobial treatments.