What medicine should I take if I have a cold and dizziness?
The weather has changed frequently recently, and cold and flu cases have increased significantly. Many people are discussing "what medicine to take for colds and dizziness" on social platforms and health forums. The following is relevant content compiled based on hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, including symptom analysis, recommended drugs and precautions, to help you scientifically deal with cold and dizziness.
1. Common causes of colds and dizziness
Colds and dizziness are usually caused by viral infections, accompanied by nasal congestion, fever or physical fatigue, resulting in insufficient oxygen supply to the brain. The following are the high-frequency symptoms recently reported by netizens:
| symptom | Frequency of occurrence (proportion) |
|---|---|
| Congested nose and runny nose | 78% |
| Low fever (37.5-38.5℃) | 65% |
| Headache/dizziness | 53% |
| muscle soreness | 42% |
2. Inventory of popular recommended drugs
Based on drug e-commerce platform sales and doctor recommendations, the following drugs are widely discussed:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable symptoms | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| compound cold medicine | Feeling healthy, white plus black | Comprehensive relief of headaches and nasal congestion | Avoid duplication of medications |
| antipyretic analgesics | Ibuprofen, acetaminophen | Fever with headache | No more than 4 times a day |
| Chinese patent medicine | Lianhua Qingwen Capsules | Early cold and dizziness | Use with caution for colds and colds |
3. Adjuvant therapies recommended by experts
1.Physical cooling:Wipe your armpits and neck with warm water (TikTok-related videos have been viewed more than 20 million times in the past three days)
2.Diet conditioning:Ginger brown sugar water, honey lemonade (120 million Weibo topic views)
3.Acupoint massage:Temple and Fengchi point massage (the number of likes on Xiaohongshu Notes exceeded 100,000)
4. Precautions
1. Read the instructions carefully before taking the medicine to avoid superposition of multiple medicine ingredients.
2. Seek medical attention if dizziness lasts for more than 3 days or is accompanied by vomiting.
3. The recently discussed case of "liver damage caused by overlapping antipyretic drugs" has attracted attention, and we need to be wary of overdose.
5. Medication Guide for Special Populations
| crowd | Recommended medicine | Taboo |
|---|---|---|
| pregnant woman | Acetaminophen (as directed by your doctor) | Drugs containing pseudoephedrine are prohibited |
| child | Children's aminophenol and xanthanamine granules | avoid aspirin |
| Hypertensive patients | Loratadine (antihistamine) | Use decongestants with caution |
Summary: Medications for colds and dizziness need to be chosen based on specific symptoms. Recently popular folk remedies such as “cold medicine blind box” and “homemade herbal tea” that have been hotly discussed on the Internet are risky. It is recommended to give priority to regular medicines and consult a doctor. Getting enough rest and staying hydrated is key to recovery.
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