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The ancients said: "If you have a cold for ten days, you will be cured in seven days if you are not cured." Although this sentence is simple, it contains the wisdom of Chinese medicine theory. In recent years, people have often been suspicious of colds, and many people think that taking antibiotics can quickly catch a cold, but this is not the case. Today, let's take a look at popular science: it's true, the common cold doesn't need to take antibiotics.
The first thing to be clear is that colds are infectious diseases caused by viruses, while antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. The main symptoms of a cold include nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, fever, etc., which are caused by the invasion of external evils such as "wind cold" and "wind heat" in traditional Chinese medicine theory. Antibiotics are mainly used for bacterial infections and are not effective for cold viruses.
So, how to deal with a cold?According to years of clinical experience, there are many effective ways to alleviate cold symptoms and promote Chinese medicine.
First of all, TCM emphasizes the need to maintain good rest and eating habits. During a cold, you should minimize outdoor activities, get enough sleep, and avoid fatigue. In terms of diet, you can eat more foods that are easy to digest, such as vegetables and fruits, and make sure that you are getting enough vitamins and nutrients.
Secondly, Chinese medicine can be used to relieve cold symptoms. There are many classic prescriptions in traditional Chinese medicine, such as ephedra decoction and guizhi decoction, which have significant curative effects on relieving diaphoresis, dispelling wind and cold. In addition, some Chinese medicine granules or herbs can also be selected according to individual conditions**. However, it should be noted that when using traditional Chinese medicine** for colds, you should follow the doctor's instructions, pay attention to the dosage and course of treatment, and avoid abuse.
In addition, TCM also emphasizes the conditioning and prevention of the individual's constitution. As the ancients said: "If you are sick, you need medicine, but if you are sick, you need medicine." If an individual has a strong physique, he is not susceptible to illness, and if he is weak, he is prone to illness. Therefore, you should pay attention to exercising, maintain adequate sleep, and do some exercise appropriately to enhance your own immunity. In addition, it is also important to keep warm and warm, especially when the seasons change and the temperature changes greatly, to strengthen the warmth measures to avoid the occurrence of colds.
All in all, antibiotics are not the best medicine for the common cold, and the correct way to deal with them should be to respect the course of the disease and use them rationally according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. By adhering to the viewpoint of TCM and upholding a rigorous and scientific attitude, we can better protect our health.
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References: 1Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cold Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clinical practice guidelines for colds in traditional Chinese medicine[J].China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Information, 2012, 19(4): 90-92