Patient's question:
Recently the weather has been better, and many people have caught colds. I also accidentally caught a cold. After taking medicine, I felt a bit better, but I've started coughing again with a persistent feeling of phlegm in my throat. It's not feverish, but I'm still a bit runny. I bought a lung-purifying syrup, but it doesn't seem to help with the coughing, which is quite painful. Besides the white phlegm, what kind of medicine should I take to get better?Doctor's answer:
Cough is a symptom caused by a surface infection of the urethra. Persistent cough may be related to mycoplasma infection or inflammation of the urethra and lungs. According to the patient's description of the condition, the cough reappears, along with symptoms of white phlegm, exposure to cold air, dryness at night, and improper diet. The main reason is still a microbial infection such as bacteria and viruses. Therefore, in addition to Qingfei Tang (a traditional Chinese medicine), many antibiotics need to be used in combination.