What are the reasons for the frequent occurrence of colds in spring? Spring is the most common season for colds and flu, firstly, the weather changes greatly, hot and cold out of order; secondly, living improperly, cold and temperature imbalance; thirdly, overwork, exhaustion, or physical weakness, a little careless, it is easy to feel the external evil and the onset of the disease. If you have a cold, is it better to take Chinese medicine or western medicine? Western medicine is easy to carry and take, but there is no effective medicine for treating colds. The main purpose of western medicine is to reduce the symptoms, shorten the duration of the disease and prevent complications from occurring. However, some people who take western medicines to treat colds tend to get sleepy, which may affect their work. In Chinese medicine, the treatment is based on diagnosis and treatment. For patients with mild illnesses, if appropriate proprietary Chinese medicines are used, they are convenient and effective, and do not have the disadvantage of being sleepy. How to choose proprietary Chinese medicines for cold and flu? Spring colds are generally categorized into wind-cold and wind-heat colds. Wind-cold cold: heavy cold, light or no fever, headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy throat, cough, more sparse white sputum, thin white tongue coating. The medicine should be used to relieve the symptom with pungent warmth, such as Thorny Defense Punch. Wind-heat cold: light cold, heavy fever, headache and distension, red, swollen and painful throat, dry mouth and thirst, cough, yellowish sputum, thin yellowish tongue coating. The drugs should be used to relieve the symptoms of colds, such as cold and fever, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, and so on. Shanghai area to wind-heat cold is common, but if the medicine is not appropriate, but easy to aggravate the condition, if the self-service drugs symptoms are not relieved or aggravated, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner. How to prevent colds in spring? 1, the spring wind when the order, is in the yin and yang long, cold to heat the transition period, this time do not rush to replace light clothing, to avoid catching a cold. 2, garlic, green onions, ginger, vinegar, etc., are common food to prevent colds. 3, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, can increase the body’s immunity. 4, drink more hot water, can promote the discharge of germs in the body. 5, often exercise, keep enough sleep, do not have excessive pressure.