Patient's question:
I have been seeing doctors and taking medication, but there hasn't been any improvement. When I cough, it sounds like a light cough. Just now, when I was sleeping and when I went to bed in the morning, I coughed severely. Sometimes there is phlegm, and when I go to bed in the morning, there is thick phlegm. The doctor prescribed Clindamycin Palmitate Dispersible Tablets and Zhukamu Granules, but after taking them for a few days, there was no effect.Doctor's answer:
Cough is the most common symptom of respiratory diseases. It is commonly seen in respiratory diseases but can also be caused by other diseases or medications, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, encephalitis, meningitis, psychogenic cough, or the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is recommended to maintain a calm mindset, avoid exposure to cold, changes in weather, inhalation of dust, consumption of ACE inhibitors, or other triggering factors such as mental stress. When necessary, seek medical advice at a formal hospital respiratory department for follow-up, including a thorough examination of sputum for pathogens, pulmonary function tests to check for abnormalities, and the use of traditional Chinese medicine for regulation if needed.