Patient's question:
A while ago, I kept coughing at night, especially at night. I drank San She Dan Chuan Bei Oral Liquid, and it was almost getting better when I got a fever again. Now that the fever has gone away, I still have a light cough, and my throat feels itchy and dry, which makes me cough. I cough both day and night.Hello, what is going on? Could it be serious? What medicine should I take? Thank you~
Past Treatment and Effects:
I took Gan Kang when I had a fever.
What Help Is Needed:
Hello, what is going on? Could it be serious? What medicine should I take? Thank you~
Doctor's answer:
Cough is a primary symptom of respiratory diseases. A dry cough or one with minimal sputum is considered mild and is commonly seen in the initial stages of acute pharyngitis or bronchitis. Sudden and acute recurrent coughing is often associated with foreign bodies in the urethra. Chronic, long-term coughing is more commonly seen in chronic bronchitis, variant cough, tuberculosis, and other conditions. It is recommended to undergo a CT scan or chest X-ray for a thorough examination.If the diagnosis is bronchitis or respiratory infection-induced, you can follow your doctor's advice to take anti-inflammatory medications and lung-cleansing, sputum-expelling drugs for symptomatic treatment.
Advice: Generally, medication should not be taken blindly. Antibiotics should only be used under the guidance of a doctor to prevent side effects or bacterial resistance. Rest and drink plenty of plain water. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, as well as smoking and drinking beer.