Question
How to distinguish between wind-cold and wind-heat type colds?
Answer
Symptoms of wind-cold type colds include fever, aversion to cold, clear nasal discharge, cough, and muscle aches, while wind-heat type colds are accompanied by fever, cough, sore throat, and yellow phlegm. In terms of treatment, wind-cold type colds should focus on acrid-warming to expel the exterior, while wind-heat type colds should prioritize acrid-cooling to expel the exterior.