What should I do if I have a headache due to the wind? Analysis of popular health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "headache due to wind blowing" has become a hot health topic on social platforms. Many netizens reported that they developed headache symptoms due to weather changes or direct air conditioning. The following is a structured compilation and analysis of relevant hot content across the Internet in the past 10 days.
| hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Self-help guide for air conditioning headaches | 12.5 | Xiaohongshu/Weibo |
| The relationship between migraine and cold stimulation | 8.2 | Zhihu/Douyin |
| According to traditional Chinese medicine, "sheltering from the wind is like avoiding an arrow" | 6.7 | WeChat public account |
| Evaluation of Office Windproof Device | 15.3 | E-commerce platform/Bilibili |
1. Why does blow drying cause headaches?

According to recent popular science content by medical experts, the main reasons include: 1) vasospasm caused by cold stimulation; 2) trigeminal nerve sensitivity reaction; 3) local muscle tension. Data from the Douyin health account @王 Doc said that the number of related inquiries in summer increased by 40% month-on-month.
| Headache type | Proportion | duration |
|---|---|---|
| tension headache | 58% | 2-6 hours |
| vascular headache | 32% | 4-12 hours |
| Neurogenic headache | 10% | intermittent seizures |
2. Top 5 popular response solutions across the entire network
1.physical protection law: Xiaohongshu’s “three-piece windproof set” (hat/scarf/temple patch) with over 50,000 likes
2.Acupoint Massage3.External application of traditional Chinese medicine: Douyin’s best-selling mugwort cervical vertebra patch has sold more than 100,000 pieces per week
4.Hot drink relief: The ginger and red date tea recipe recommended by experts has been forwarded 80,000+ times
5.Environmental Regulation Act: The best combination of air conditioner 26℃ + windshield measured by the UP master at Station B
| method | Effective time | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Hot towel on neck | 15-20 minutes | Home/Office |
| Fengchi point massage | 3-5 minutes | any occasion |
| Apply essential oil to temples | about 10 minutes | Carrying when going out |
3. Special reminder from doctors
1. If the headache lasts for more than 24 hours, you need to seek medical treatment.
2. Go to the emergency room immediately if accompanied by vomiting/blurred vision
3. Transcranial Doppler examination is recommended for recurrent attacks.
4. Avoid blowing directly against the fan/air conditioner
5. People with weak constitution can always bring a windproof jacket.
It is worth noting that Weibo’s health topic list shows that people under 30 years old account for 73% of the discussions related to "#发风热#", which may be related to the fact that young people stay in air-conditioned environments for long periods of time. Experts recommend gradual adaptation: when entering an air-conditioned room from the outdoors, first stay in the transition area for 5 minutes.
4. Ranking of effectiveness of preventive measures
| measures | Effective prevention | Difficulty of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Keep your neck warm | 89% | ★ |
| Open windows regularly for ventilation | 76% | ★★ |
| Avoid alternating hot and cold | 82% | ★★★ |
Based on the discussion data from the entire Internet, effective treatment of "blowing headache" requires a combination of physical characteristics and environmental factors. If symptoms occur frequently, it is recommended to keep a headache diary (time/intensity/trigger), which has recently become a standard consultation requirement for headache clinics in tertiary hospitals.
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