Patient's question:
Sore throat causing coughing, sneezing with yellow nose, irritable, and disobedient. My daughter has a sore throat causing coughing, and she has been taking medicine for 3 days but it hasn't improved yet. I heard that garlic water can cure it. Is this credible? What are some good suggestions to cure the cough?Doctor's answer:
Your cough is caused by a sore throat and swollen tonsils, so it's best not to drink garlic water as it is stimulating. For treating pharyngitis, you can take Amoxicillin, preferably combined with a throat soothing formula for treatment. You can also use Golden Melon Beverage. During medication, make sure to drink plenty of water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and reduce intake of spicy and irritating foods, as well as shrimp and crab. You can often use (Luóhángguǒ) to make tea to prevent long-term loud speaking.