What should I do about recurrent colds caused by qi deficiency?

Written by Zhang Shu Kun

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Updated on February 06, 2025

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When experiencing repeated colds due to qi deficiency, it is essential to first adjust the diet and timely take medicine to improve and treat the condition. It is also crucial to pay attention to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, stay warm, and not catch cold to better improve the situation. Additionally, soaking in warm water, using a sauna, scraping therapy, or cupping can also be effective in regulating the body and significantly help in alleviating symptoms.

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People who catch colds easily lack what?

If you find yourself catching colds easily, it usually indicates that your immune system is weak. This could be due to a deficiency in trace elements such as vitamins, calcium, or zinc. It is advisable to get these trace elements tested at a hospital and then supplement accordingly. In daily life, you can also consume foods high in protein, calcium, and vitamin C. For example, you might include eggs, milk, or lean meats in your diet, and it is important to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to boost your vitamin C intake and enhance your resistance to illnesses. Additionally, it is recommended to exercise regularly to strengthen your physique. Exercising also increases metabolism and promotes excretion, which can further enhance your immune system.

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How many days does a cold and fever last?

Common cold and fever generally last for about three to five days. However, if it is influenza, the duration might be longer. The specific condition should be determined based on individual constitution and disease tolerance, and it generally does not exceed seven days. If the fever persists for more than a week, secondary bacterial infection or other pathogenic respiratory inflammatory factors should be considered. Chest X-rays, complete blood count, and mycoplasma tests, among other diagnostic aids, would be necessary for a precise diagnosis. Appropriate measures to reduce fever should be taken during this time.

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Can you exercise when you have a cold?

When you have a cold, it is appropriate to engage in some light exercise, such as walking or slow strolling, and avoid vigorous exercise. Vigorous exercise can easily lead to physical fatigue, decreased immunity, and the possibility of secondary bacterial infections. Additionally, intense exercise can cause the sweat pores to dilate, making it easy to catch external pathogens, leading to or exacerbating symptoms such as fever and chills. You should drink more ginger tea, rest well, avoid spicy foods, and drink plenty of water. If fever symptoms are present, physical measures to reduce the fever should be taken, or antipyretic analgesic medications should be taken orally.

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Can you eat mangoes when you have a cough and cold?

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What should I do if I catch a cold during breastfeeding?

In the case of a cold during breastfeeding, the treatment should be based on the specific condition of the patient. If symptoms of a typical viral cold appear during breastfeeding, such as runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and no fever or only mild fever, it is generally not necessary to use medication if the symptoms are mild. Drinking more water and resting adequately can gradually alleviate most patients' conditions. However, if the patient's symptoms are severe, or if there are signs of bacterial infection such as a high fever or coughing up pus-filled sputum, it is necessary to visit a hospital for appropriate treatment. Under the guidance of a doctor, it may be necessary to choose medications that have lesser impact on the child, and even consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding.