There is no specific recovery time for wind-heat colds, and the recovery time varies according to the severity of the infection, the progression of the disease, and the individual’s physical condition. Clinically, it takes about a week as a treatment cycle, but it is not possible to generalize. Generally, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to take Yin Qiao San, Sang Ju drink and other symptomatic treatment.
Yin Qiao San is composed of honeysuckle, forsythia, mint and other drugs. It has the efficacy of “pungent and cool” (using pungent and cool medicines to relieve superficial evils), “clearing heat and removing toxins” (removing heat and toxins from the body). It is used in treating wind-heat cold, fever and headache, dry mouth and cough, sore throat, and short and red urine (small amount of urine with dark yellow color).
Sang Ju Drink has the effects of dispersing wind and clearing heat (dispersing wind-heat evil qi), promoting lung circulation and relieving cough (promoting lung qi to stop coughing). It is used for treating wind-heat cold, cough, body heat, slight thirst, thin white moss and floating pulse. Clinically used in the treatment of colds, acute bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections.
It is not advisable to take tonic proprietary Chinese medicines at the same time while taking the medicine. Avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy, cold and greasy food. It is not suitable for people with wind-cold and flu. People with serious chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, etc. should take it under the guidance of physician. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to the above drugs.
Patients with wind-heat cold need to be treated under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner for evidence-based treatment, and should not use the medicine blindly on their own. During the New Crown Epidemic, it is recommended to seek prompt medical attention for any related symptoms, do not self-medicate, and avoid public transportation.