Patient's question:
I recently don't know if I got infected with a virus, I have a cold. A few days ago, I had a fever, but now the fever has gone down. However, I still cough with phlegm, which is very thick and yellow. In the morning when I wake up, there is a lot of phlegm. Hello, I have a cold and cough with phlegm. What medicine should I take?Doctor's answer:
Coughing up yellow phlegm is considered to be a respiratory tract infection. It is necessary to drink an appropriate amount of warm water and reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods that can cause heat. Antimicrobial drugs can be given for treatment. If there is no history of drug allergies or alcohol consumption, oral penicillin or cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken, and they should be combined with lung-cleansing and blood-cooling medications. If the condition does not improve promptly, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a chest X-ray and a detailed blood test.