How does traditional Chinese medicine prevent colds?

　　Every winter, the weather becomes hot and cold. In this changeable environment, colds are a very common thing. When a cold occurs, the biggest symptom is nasal congestion, which makes people feel very uncomfortable. In severe cases, it can cause dizziness and insomnia, thus affecting the patient's life and work. So how do we prevent colds in our lives? Next, let the doctor introduce it to you.

　　The weather has been changing very drastically recently, sometimes cold and sometimes hot. In this changeable environment, alternating colds are common. Colds are a common occurrence. One of the symptoms of colds is nasal congestion, which is very uncomfortable. Severe nasal congestion can cause dizziness, insomnia, and affect life and work. So how do we prevent colds at this time?

　　Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

　　Traditional Chinese medicine with heat-clearing, detoxifying and anti-viral effects can also be used to help improve symptoms and shorten the course of the disease. Xiaobuihu Granules and Banlangen Granules are widely used.

　　prognosis

　　The disease is mild, has a short course, and is self-limiting. Most patients have a good prognosis. However, a very small number of people who are old, frail, and have many underlying diseases, especially those with severe chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), may have a poor prognosis due to severe complications.

　　prevention

　　1. Avoid triggers

　　Avoid cold, rain, and excessive fatigue; avoid contact with cold patients, and avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose with dirty hands. The elderly, frail and susceptible should pay more attention to protection. When upper respiratory tract infections are prevalent, they should wear masks and avoid going in and out of crowded public places.

　　2. Enhance physical fitness

　　Adhering to moderate and regular outdoor exercise and improving the body's immunity and cold tolerance are the main methods to prevent this disease.

　　3.Immune modulating drugs and vaccines

　　For patients who often and repeatedly suffer from this disease and elderly patients with low immunity, immune enhancers can be used as appropriate. There are currently no vaccines for viruses other than influenza.

　　Only by improving our body's immunity can we keep colds away. After all, if you catch a cold, people with good health will recover in a few days, but people with poor health need to go to the hospital for treatment once they catch a cold.