What medicine should I use if I have a persistent cough? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "coughing is bad" has become a hot topic on social platforms and health websites. Especially with the change of seasons and the high incidence of influenza, many netizens report that cough symptoms persist. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the common causes of cough, recommended drugs and precautions for you.
1. Data statistics on recent popular cough-related topics
| Topic keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Coughing is not good for a month | 15,000+ | Baidu, Xiaohongshu |
| Dry cough without phlegm at night | 8,200+ | Zhihu, Douyin |
| Coughing after catching a cold | 12,500+ | Weibo, WeChat |
| Recommended Chinese medicine for cough | 6,800+ | Station B, health forum |
2. Cough types and corresponding drug recommendations
According to the experience shared by medical experts and netizens, coughs can be divided into the following types, which require symptomatic medication:
| Cough type | Typical symptoms | Recommended drugs (Western medicine) | Recommended drugs (Chinese medicine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dry cough | No phlegm, itchy throat | Dextromethorphan, Benproperine | Chuanbei loquat paste, snow pear paste |
| Wet cough | Phlegm and chest tightness | Ambroxol, acetylcysteine | Orange red pills, compound fresh bamboo extract |
| Allergy cough | Aggravation after exposure to allergens | Loratadine + Montelukast | Jade screen particles |
| post-infectious cough | A cold that lasts for more than 2 weeks | Budesonide nebulization (medical advice required) | Almond cough mixture |
3. 5 effective cough-relieving solutions tested by netizens
Organized based on highly praised content shared by users on Xiaohongshu, Douyin and other platforms:
| method | Specific operations | Effective proportion (voting statistics) |
|---|---|---|
| Honey radish water | Slice white radish + pickle with honey and rinse with water | 78% |
| Back moxibustion | Moxibustion at Dazhui point and Feishu point for 15 minutes every day | 65% |
| Normal saline atomization | Home nebulizer 2 times a day | 82% |
| Tangerine peel Luo Han Guo tea | Boil tea for future generations | 71% |
| Take honey before bed | Take 1 spoonful of raw honey directly into your mouth | 89% |
4. Doctor’s reminder: These situations require immediate medical attention.
1.A cough is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Fever persists for more than 3 days
- Bloody or rust-colored sputum in the sputum
- Waking up at night or having trouble breathing
2.high risk groups:
- Cough in older people or children for more than 2 weeks
- People with a history of chronic respiratory diseases
- New persistent cough in smoker
5. Three key points to prevent recurring coughs
1.maintain humidity: It is recommended to maintain indoor humidity at 40%-60%, and a humidifier can be used
2.avoid irritation: Stay away from triggering factors such as oil smoke, cold air, dust, etc.
3.Enhance immunity: Supplement vitamin C and zinc to ensure adequate sleep
Note: The above drugs must be used according to medical advice. This article is for reference only. If the cough persists for more than 4 weeks, it is recommended to undergo professional examinations such as chest CT.
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