What kind of cold is a stuffy nose, runny nose, and sneezing?
Recently, with seasonal changes and temperature fluctuations, cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc. have become a hot topic. Many netizens discuss the causes and coping methods of such symptoms on social platforms and health forums. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the types of colds behind these symptoms and provide structured data reference.
1. Comparison of common cold types and symptoms
| cold type | Main symptoms | duration | Common triggers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common cold (viral) | Congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat | 7-10 days | Rhinovirus, coronavirus, etc. |
| Influenza (influenza) | High fever, body aches, fatigue, headache | 1-2 weeks | influenza virus |
| allergic rhinitis | Paroxysmal sneezing, watery nasal discharge, and nasal itching | Continuous or seasonal | Allergens such as pollen and dust mites |
2. Analysis of hot topics on the entire network
According to data monitoring in the past 10 days, the following topics are relatively popular:
| keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main platform | Popular opinions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congested and runny nose | 12,000+ | Weibo, Baidu | Differentiating between colds and allergies is key |
| Cold medicine recommendations | 8,500+ | Xiaohongshu, Zhihu | Comparative discussion between Chinese patent medicine and Western medicine |
| seasonal allergies | 6,200+ | Douyin, Bilibili | Air purifier usage experience |
3. How to distinguish the common cold from allergic rhinitis
1.Symptom duration: The common cold usually resolves on its own in 1-2 weeks, but allergic rhinitis may last longer.
2.accompanying symptoms: Colds may be accompanied by fever, and allergic rhinitis is often accompanied by itchy eyes.
3.Differences in incentives: Colds are mostly caused by viruses, while allergies are caused by exposure to specific allergens.
4. Expert advice and home care
| Symptoms | Recommended actions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| nasal congestion | Salt water flushing, steam inhalation | Avoid overuse of decongestants |
| runny nose | Antihistamines (in case of allergies) | Distinguish the color of nasal mucus (transparent/yellow-green) |
| sneeze | Stay away from allergens and wear a mask | Frequent sneezing needs to be checked for allergies |
5. Preventive measures
1.Enhance immunity: Ensure sleep and supplement vitamin C.
2.environmental control: Clean bedding regularly and use an air purifier.
3.personal protection: Wear a mask and wash your hands frequently during flu season.
Data from the "Cold Symptom Self-Assessment APP" that has been hotly discussed on the Internet recently show that about 35% of cases of nasal congestion and runny nose are actually allergic reactions. It is recommended to seek medical advice promptly for professional diagnosis if symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is the last 10 days, and the sources include Weibo, Baidu Index, Toutiao Index and other public platforms)
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