Patient's question:
When I first started coughing, I thought it was a cold and took a cold medicine powder. After drinking it for two days without improvement, I bought a cough syrup. After taking it for three days, it still wasn't effective. During the day, it was fine, but at night, I coughed so much that I couldn't sleep. Unable to bear it any longer, I went to the community hospital to see a doctor. What should I do if the cold, cough, and medicine aren't working?Doctor's answer:
In your case, the cough is caused by a cold, and it's best to go to the hospital for a proper examination. It's important to determine the exact cause of the cough and identify which pathogen is responsible. A bacterial sensitivity test should be conducted before deciding on antibiotics. Frequent coughing is likely related to allergies. Therefore, you must use a combination of medications and consider all factors. Relying solely on antibiotics can actually be harmful to your health.