Patient's question:
I've been feeling coughing and fever, and also having a runny nose. I thought it might be a cold, so I went to see a doctor. It turned out to be a cold. The doctor prescribed cold medicine, and I've been taking it for several days now. I feel like I'm already better. I'm asking the doctor, how many days can I stop taking the cold medicine?Doctor's answer:
The use of cold medicine should be continued for another 2-3 days after the symptoms subside and stabilize, and then the medication should be stopped. After the body fully recovers, due to the currently weaker state of the body's resistance, the diet in the near future should still be based on light, nutritious, and easily digestible soft and liquid foods to prevent constipation from extremely cold, greasy, and irritating foods. Pay attention to preventing colds and avoiding exposure to cold to prevent the symptoms from recurring. Ensure sufficient deep sleep and proper rest.