Does a common cold cause headache?

Written by Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
Updated on June 17, 2025
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Patients with a common cold can experience different degrees of headache and dizziness when they have a fever or severe nasal congestion due to the cold. Clinically, the common cold is often caused by viral infections, and patients may experience varying degrees of fever, nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, coughing, and even some gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, for the common cold, as long as the diagnosis is clear, timely symptomatic treatment such as antiviral medication, clearing heat and detoxification, and fever reduction can usually effectively control the clinical symptoms caused by the viral cold. For headaches caused by the common cold, as long as the body temperature is controlled normally and the nasal congestion symptoms are effectively improved, they can generally recover quickly.

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Can I eat oranges when I have a cold and cough?

People with a cold and cough can eat oranges. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, which can promote the repair of tissue mucosa and is beneficial for recovery from illnesses. Additionally, it can also provide some cough relief. Therefore, it's fine to eat oranges when you have a cold and cough, as generally, there are no special contraindications with most fruits. Fruits like apples, bananas, tomatoes, tangerines, pineapples, and dragon fruits are also edible. It is mainly important to avoid overly greasy and spicy foods, refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol, drink plenty of water, ensure good indoor air circulation, and maintain suitable indoor temperature and humidity to help recover from a cold and cough.

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What should I drink for a cold and cough?

For a cold accompanied by coughing, it is appropriate to drink some rock sugar pear water, or some stewed Fritillaria pear, or some fruit juice and vegetable juice. Drinking mung bean soup can also have a certain cough-relieving effect. Additionally, it is recommended to appropriately consume loquat pear or some honey water. Pay attention to a light diet, avoiding spicy and greasy, stimulating foods. During the coughing period, avoid seafood such as fish and shrimp, and also avoid insect-based foods. Also avoid overly sour, overly sweet, or overly greasy foods. At the same time, keep warm, avoid exposure to wind and cold, refrain from intense exercise, and engage in appropriate activities to strengthen the physique and enhance resistance.

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Can children take a bath when they have a cold?

Children with colds can take baths, but care should be strengthened during the bath to avoid catching cold, thus preventing the symptoms of the cold from worsening. Since a cold in children is an infectious disease, bathing can keep the child's skin clean and make the child feel comfortable. Appropriate water temperature is beneficial for promoting blood circulation in babies and speeding up metabolism, which is conducive to the recovery of the baby's condition. However, if warming is not promptly ensured during the bath, or if the water temperature is too low or too high, it can cause repeated or even worsened symptoms of the cold in babies. Therefore, parents must pay attention to some nursing details during the bath.

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Can I eat persimmons when I have a cold with a stuffy nose?

The common cold is a very common upper respiratory infection, with many and complex factors causing upper respiratory infections in clinical practice. Therefore, patients often present with symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, fever, itchy throat, and cough. For patients experiencing severe nasal congestion, it is permissible to eat persimmons. Persimmons have a high nutritional value, containing a large amount of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B that the body needs. They also contain other trace elements. Therefore, it is suitable for cold patients with nasal congestion to eat persimmons. Additionally, patients can also appropriately consume other fruits like apples, pears, loquats, and water chestnuts.

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Can you eat chicken when you have a cold?

During the onset of a cold, it is not advisable to eat chicken as it might increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. This is due to the decreased digestive function during a cold, which may lead to symptoms of indigestion. Therefore, it is recommended to consume light, warm, and easily digestible food, drink plenty of water, and facilitate excretion during the illness phase. Eating less at this time won’t do harm. In the recovery phase, nutrition can be enhanced by introducing foods rich in high-quality protein and vitamins, including chicken, which helps in replenishing nutrients and strengthens the body to facilitate a faster recovery from the illness.