Question
For relatively mild colds, what medications and home remedies can be taken, and what should be noted?
Answer
Firstly, when symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing and expectoration, appear, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor’s advice to use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medications as well as cough suppressants and expectorants. Secondly, for mild cold symptoms, you can opt for traditional Chinese medicine, such as Platycodon radix decoction and Wind-heat-clearing granules. Additionally, you can try some home remedies, such as drinking water boiled with ginger, scallion whites, and brown sugar or hot chicken soup, which can help alleviate cold symptoms and replenish bodily energy.