Is a cold contagious?

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on December 16, 2024
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Typhoid fever is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi, which is contagious. Therefore, it is essential to maintain protection at all times. The symptoms of typhoid fever often include high fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, so timely treatment is necessary. Effective treatment can be achieved by taking medication. During treatment, it is also important to avoid consuming irritating, greasy, and raw or cold foods. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and to drink more water and urinate frequently to help improve symptoms.

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Can you eat crab when you have a cold?

Generally speaking, it is okay to eat crab when you have a cold. Crab contains rich nutrients that can enhance one's physique, improve immunity, and strengthen the body's ability to resist viruses. However, it is important to control the amount consumed. Crabs, being aquatic animals, are quite cold in nature. During a cold, the body's constitution is relatively weak, and the gastrointestinal function is not very good. Eating too much crab can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, which is not conducive to the recovery from a cold. During a cold, it is advisable to eat some light fruits and vegetables.

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Can you play ball with a cold?

If you have a cold, your body may experience chills. Playing sports can cause you to sweat, which helps to expel sweat and toxins and is beneficial for the recovery from a cold. However, be careful not to engage in excessive activity. It is appropriate to do some physical exercises and pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold again. After exercising, it is important to rehydrate promptly, drink more water to facilitate the elimination of toxins through urination. It's beneficial to eat more fruits and vegetables to replenish nutrients and enhance your physical condition. After exercising, remember to rest and take care of your health.

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What should pregnant women eat when they have a cold?

If you experience cold symptoms during pregnancy, the first thing to note is not to take medications blindly on your own. If it becomes necessary to take medication, it must be taken under the guidance of a doctor and specifically for the symptoms. Initially, you can improve the symptoms of a cold by daily conditioning, such as eating some light fruits and vegetables, supplementing vitamins, and appropriately consuming some porridge. Also, rest more, avoid overexertion, consume fruits rich in Vitamin C to boost metabolism and enhance your immunity, do not stay up late, and ensure sufficient sleep. If the situation is severe, you can appropriately take some anti-cold traditional Chinese medicines, such as anti-inflammatory traditional Chinese medicines to treat and alleviate symptoms. (The doctor's answer is for reference only, please take medication under the guidance of a professional physician, and do not self-medicate.)

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What water should be boiled for drinking when having a cold with heat symptoms?

Heat colds are one of the very common types of colds seen clinically, often occurring in the hot summer months. Typically, patients with this type of cold exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, and dizziness. During a fever, they may also experience varying degrees of chills. Additionally, they may suffer from sore throat and cough, often producing yellow sputum. For patients with this type of heat cold, it is generally recommended to drink plenty of plain water. They can also appropriately consume beverages like rock sugar pear water, as well as drinks made from fat sea and honeysuckle. If the patient exhibits different degrees of cough and yellow sputum, drinking monk fruit water could also be beneficial. These can help alleviate some of the patient's clinical discomforts. Overall, it is advisable for patients with a heat cold to drink more plain water, as this tends to be more beneficial.

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The difference between bacterial cold and viral cold

The primary differences between bacterial colds and viral colds are as follows: Firstly, their pathogens are different. Bacterial colds are caused by bacterial infections, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus, which can lead to bacterial colds. Viral colds are caused by viral infections, including rhinovirus, adenovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Secondly, their clinical symptoms also differ. Bacterial colds may present with high fever, coughing, and purulent sputum. In contrast, viral colds rarely involve a high fever, and typically include symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and coughing up white mucus. Thirdly, their treatment methods differ. Bacterial colds generally require anti-inflammatory medications, while viral colds are often treated with antiviral medications.