A runny nose and cough are classified as wind-cold. Coughs are divided into external coughs and internal coughs, of which external coughs are divided into wind-cold cough, wind-heat cough and wind-dry lung injury.
1. Wind-cold cough, manifested as pharyngeal itching and shortness of breath, coughing sound, sputum color white and thin, but also manifested as runny nose, headache, cold (fear of cold), fever, limb soreness. The prescription is generally chosen to stop cough powder and San’ao Tang plus reduction.
2. Wind-heat cough, mainly manifested as frequent cough, cough mute or thick air, sore throat, cough sputum, accompanied by yellow nasal discharge, headache, malignant wind, body heat and other discomforts. The prescription is usually Sang Ju Drink plus subtractions.
3. Wind-dryness injuring the lungs mainly manifests as dry cough without phlegm, or a small amount of sticky phlegm, which is not easy to cough up. It is often accompanied by dry nose and lips, dry and painful throat, nasal congestion and other discomforts. The prescription is usually Mulberry and Apricot Soup or Apricot and Su San plus reduction.
If there is nasal discharge, cough and other discomforts, it is recommended to go to a medical institution in time to avoid delaying the condition.