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Unpredictable weather,
watch out for colds!

Hello. This is Dr. Ji-yeon Hong of Yon Oriental Clinic.

The weather is truly unpredictable these days. From being hot to chilly, and with so much fine dust in the air. It is both dry and the perfect weather to catch a cold.

In fact, so many children are suffering from colds that school notices are constantly reminding everyone to be careful. Among the patients visiting for other ailments, an increasing number are expressing concern that they or their family members are struggling with colds lately.

Temperamental weather and colds
Doctor's Care

The Doctor's Throat Care Method for Seasonal Changes

Cheong-in Yukwae-hwan

I also personally take Cheong-in Yukwae-hwan as a preventive measure whenever my throat feels even slightly scratchy, or on days when I have had many consultations.

Formulated with a base of Platycodon grandiflorum (Gilgyeong-tang), it is highly effective at soothing the throat on days like these, which are dry and full of fine dust, or after a lot of speaking. Plus, it comes in a troche (lozenge) form, making it very easy to take.

Prevention

4 Simple Rules
to Prevent Colds

Washing hands frequently and avoiding
touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
are the basics of the basics!

Shall we look at other easy ways to
prevent colds in our daily lives?

Drink water

1. Sufficient Hydration

Spring is a season when dry and dusty air enters the respiratory tract easily. Please replenish your fluids enough to help your body's circulation and keep your system hydrated.

Layering clothes

2. Wear Layers of Thin Clothing

The daily temperature range is large. Instead of one thick garment, wear several thin layers to create an insulating barrier, and adjust your body temperature to prevent heat loss when sweat cools.

Adequate rest and sleep

3. Sufficient Rest and Sleep

This is the most basic yet vital aspect. Quality sleep and adequate rest naturally boost our body's defense mechanism: the immune system.

Solomon's Seal and Ophiopogon roots

4. Herbal Tea for Hydration

The lungs and respiratory tract must remain moist to effectively expel external pollutants. It is beneficial to brew and drink herbal teas using ingredients that moisten the mucous membranes, such as Solomon's Seal (Dungulle) or Ophiopogon root (Maekmundong).

Warning

Why You Shouldn't Neglect
a Simple Cold

Ventilating indoor air is also a fundamental practice. However, even with diligent care, if your family members or friends you eat with or spend long hours with in group settings catch a cold, you will naturally be at a higher risk of exposure. Depending on your current immune state, symptoms may manifest severely or pass lightly.

While most people overcome cold symptoms on their own these days, if you have excessive phlegm or runny nose that does not go away easily, or if the condition turns into an inflammatory state with fever, you must be particularly cautious.

Even simple cold symptoms, if left ignored for too long, can lead to complications or dangerous situations. Do not struggle alone and let the illness worsen; if symptoms persist, I strongly recommend seeking a consultation for appropriate treatment.

"Do not take even a simple cold lightly,
and have a healthy seasonal transition with Yon Oriental Clinic."