Does wind-cold common cold cause nasal congestion?

Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Updated on December 26, 2024
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Common cases of colds caused by wind-cold often lead to nasal congestion. This is because wind-cold is usually caused by exposure to cold and wind, making symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, and excessive phlegm more likely.

It is advised that when experiencing a cold due to wind-cold, one should promptly take medication to effectively treat it, which can significantly help improve the symptoms of a wind-cold cold. Drinking more plain water can also help accelerate metabolism in the body and speed up recovery from the cold.

(The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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