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In recent years, with the continuous acceleration of the pace of life and the intensification of environmental pollution, colds have become one of the common health problems. In the process of cold**, many people have a wrong idea, that is, they should take antibiotics immediately as soon as they catch a cold**. The misunderstanding of this concept will not only increase the difficulty and course of cold, but also may cause certain harm to the human body. Below, let's take a look at the six misconceptions about medication in colds, as well as the correct Chinese medicine methods.
Myth 1: Antibiotics should be used for colds.
Antibiotics are a special kind of medicine, which is used for bacterial infection, and does not play a role in viral infection. Overuse of antibiotics not only increases bacterial resistance, but also destroys the body's normal flora, leading to disorders in the intestinal microbiota, which can cause a series of discomforts. Therefore, in the early stage of a cold, we should choose appropriate Chinese medicine as an adjunct** instead of overusing antibiotics.
Myth 2: I heard that this medicine is very useful, so I bought it and ate it myself.
Many people have heard that a certain medicine works well when they have a cold, so they subjectively buy and use it on their own. However, each person's constitution and condition are different, and the same drug may have different effects on different people. Therefore, when you have a cold, it is best to consult a doctor, choose a suitable plan according to your physique and condition, and avoid blind medication.
Myth 3: Take antipyretic medicine when you have a cold.
In the early stages of a cold, the body will experience fever symptoms due to the invasion of the virus. As soon as some people feel a fever in their body, they immediately take fever-reducing medicine to cool down. However, fever reducers only provide temporary relief from symptoms and do not catch a cold. In addition, excessive consumption of antipyretic drugs can cause a burden on the liver and be detrimental to health. Therefore, in the early stage of a cold, we should try to choose traditional Chinese medicine to improve our own resistance by regulating the internal environment of the body, so as to effectively reduce the symptoms of fever.
Myth 4: If you have a cold, you have to drink.
Some people mistakenly think that they can drink alcohol in moderation when they have a cold, thinking that alcohol can kill viruses. However, this notion is wrong. Alcohol does not kill viruses, but rather affects the normal function of the liver, making it more difficult for the body to fight off viruses. Therefore, during the period of cold, we should avoid alcohol, develop good lifestyle habits, and improve the body's immunity.
Myth 5: If you have a cold, you don't need to eat, just drink porridge.
Some people experience a loss of appetite during a cold and even skip meals and drink only porridge. However, TCM believes that during a cold, although appetite may be affected to a certain extent, we still need to consume enough nutrients to support the normal function of the body. Therefore, we can choose easy-to-digest foods, such as vegetable soup, clear porridge, etc., to supplement the nutrients needed by the body and improve the body's resistance.
Myth 6: If you have a cold, you have to recuperate, and it is good to lie in bed for a day.
Some people mistakenly believe that just a day of rest will be fine, so they lie in bed all day during a cold and are inactive. However, TCM believes that moderate exercise during a cold is beneficial to promote blood circulation and speed up the elimination of the virus. Of course, we should exercise according to our own situation to avoid excessive activity and physical discomfort.
To sum up, the cold is a common health problem, and the correct method can effectively alleviate the condition and improve immunity. When we have a cold, we should abandon the idea of relying heavily on antibiotics and choose appropriate Chinese medicine to improve the internal environment of the body and improve our own resistance. In addition, it is necessary to avoid misunderstandings such as blind medication and excessive rest, try to cultivate good living habits, and maintain a healthy attitude towards life.
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References: 1Chen Qing, Li Cheng, Jiang Wen, et al. Experimental study on anti-influenza virus of andrographis anti-inflammatory granules of Nanxing andrographis[J].Journal of Southwest University for Nationalities (Natural Science Edition), 2020(05):363-368