What medicine to take for fever in winter
As the temperature drops sharply in winter and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor increases, "hot cold" (wind-heat cold) has become one of the hot topics on the Internet recently. The following is a structured guide compiled in combination with popular discussions in the past 10 days to help you deal with the winter wind and heat cold scientifically.
1. Typical symptoms of hot cold
| Symptom Types | Specific performance | Incidence rate |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory symptoms | Swelling and sore throat, coughing yellow phlegm, nasal congestion and runny nose | 87% |
| Systemic symptoms | Fever (about 38℃), headache, thirst | 76% |
| Other symptoms | Congestion in eyes, constipation, yellow urine | 45% |
2. Comparison of commonly used therapeutic drugs
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Applicable symptoms | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yinqiao Detoxification Tablets | Honeysuckle, Forsythia, Mint | Fever headache, cough and sore throat | Avoid spicy and greasy during medication |
| Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid | Honeysuckle, Scutellaria baicalensis, Aconitum | Upper respiratory tract infection | Use with diabetics with caution |
| Sangju Cold Granules | Mulberry leaves, chrysanthemums, apricot kernels | Wind and heat cold first | Disabled for colds in wind and colds |
| Isatis root granules | Isolate root | Prevention and early treatment | Not suitable for long-term use |
III. Dietary therapy auxiliary plan
Dietary therapy methods hotly discussed on social platforms recently:
| Ingredient combination | How to make | effect |
|---|---|---|
| Snow pear + rock sugar + Sichuan shell | Steam for 30 minutes in water | Moisturize the lungs and relieve cough |
| White carrot + honey | Marinate for 2 hours and take the juice | Relieve sore throat |
| Honeysuckle + chrysanthemum tea | Brew in boiling water for 10 minutes | Clear heat and detoxify |
4. Precautions for medication use
1.Use medication for syndrome differentiation: It is necessary to distinguish between wind-cold cold (fear of cold and no sweat) and wind-heat cold (fear of fever and sore throat)
2.Interval of Chinese and Western medicine: Chinese patent medicines and Western medicines need to be taken 2 hours apart
3.Special group of people: Pregnant women and children need to follow the doctor's advice
4.Treatment control: After the symptoms are relieved, continue to take the medicine for 1-2 days
5. Latest recommendations for preventive measures
According to data released by the CDC recently:
| Preventive measures | Efficient | Implementation Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain indoor humidity by 40%-60% | Reduce infection risk by 35% | Using a humidifier |
| Daily vitamin C supplement 200mg | Strengthen immunity by 28% | Eat kiwi/orange |
| Mask protection (crowded areas) | Reduce virus exposure by 52% | Change every 4 hours |
6. Experts’ special reminder
The "sweat cover therapy" that has been rumored by experts from the respiratory department of Grade A hospitals recently: Do not cover sweating when experiencing wind and heat colds, as it may lead to further increase in body temperature. The correct way is to keep the environment ventilated. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, antipyretic drugs should be taken in time.
The key to preventing fever in winter is:Reasonably add or remove clothes, keep air circulation, and exercise appropriately to enhance resistance. If the symptoms last for 3 days and do not relieve or have high fever, it is recommended to seek medical treatment immediately.
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