What medicine should be taken for cold and phlegm?
The weather has changed frequently recently, and symptoms of cold, cold and excessive phlegm have become hot health topics. Many netizens ask for advice on medication for those with cold and phlegm on social media and health forums. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data and suggestions.
1. Common symptoms of wind-cold and excessive phlegm

The main symptoms of wind-cold phlegm include cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, white phlegm, and chills. The following is the ranking of symptoms that have been discussed most recently by netizens:
| Symptoms | Discussion popularity | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 85% | high fever |
| Excessive phlegm | 78% | high fever |
| nasal congestion | 65% | medium heat |
| Chill | 52% | medium heat |
| headache | 45% | low fever |
2. Commonly used medicines for wind-cold and excessive phlegm
According to recent data from pharmaceutical e-commerce platforms and health apps, the following are popular drugs for treating cold, cold and phlegm:
| Drug name | Main ingredients | Efficacy | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongxuanlifei Pills | Perilla leaves, Pediculus chinensis, Platycodon grandiflorum | Relieves the surface and dispels cold, relieves the lungs and relieves cough | 92 |
| Xiaoqinglong granules | Ephedra, Guizhi, White Peony Root | Relieve the surface and dissolve the drink, relieve cough and asthma | 88 |
| Xingsu cough granules | Bitter almond, perilla leaf | Refreshing lung qi and dispersing wind and cold | 85 |
| Fenghanmao granules | Ephedra, Pueraria lobata, Guizhi | Sweating relieves the surface, dispersing wind and cold | 82 |
| Pinellia dew | Pinellia ternata, polygala root, tangerine peel | Resolving phlegm and relieving cough | 78 |
3. Dietary therapy recommendations
In addition to drug treatment, netizens have recently shared the following dietary treatments:
| Diet plan | Main materials | Efficacy | Hotness |
|---|---|---|---|
| ginger jujube tea | Ginger, red dates, brown sugar | Warm the stomach and dispel cold | 95 |
| Green onion porridge | Green onion, japonica rice | Sweating relieves symptoms | 88 |
| Carrot honey drink | White radish, honey | Resolving phlegm and relieving cough | 85 |
| tangerine peel tea | tangerine peel, ginger | Regulate qi and resolve phlegm | 82 |
4. Medication precautions
According to recent doctor’s advice, the following should be noted when using multiple medicines for wind-cold phlegm:
1.Syndrome differentiation and medication: The medicines for wind-cold and phlegm are different from those for wind-heat and phlegm. The cause of the disease needs to be clarified first.
2.avoid cold: During the period of wind-cold and excessive phlegm, cold foods, such as cold drinks, watermelon, etc. should be avoided.
3.Medication contraindications: Patients with high blood pressure and heart disease should use medicines containing ephedra with caution.
4.Treatment course control: Generally, if symptoms do not improve within 3-5 days of taking the medication, you should seek medical attention promptly.
5. Preventive measures
Measures recently recommended by health experts to prevent cold and phlegm include:
1. Keep warm, especially your neck and back.
2. Proper exercise to enhance resistance.
3. Maintain indoor air circulation but avoid direct blowing.
4. The diet should be warm and tonic, and spicy and warm foods such as ginger, onions, and garlic can be consumed in moderation.
Through the above structured data and content, we hope to provide you with a comprehensive guide to the use of multiple medicines for wind-cold phlegm. If you need specific medication, it is recommended to consult a professional physician.
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