Patient's question:
I've had a cold for almost two weeks now, but it hasn't gotten better. I've taken a lot of Western medicine, but it still doesn't stop my cough. These past few days, I've been boiling pear water to drink, but it's still not working. Especially at night, I cough a lot, and it's slightly better during the day. In the second half of the night, I have high fever. Hello, if you have a cold and cough, what should you do?Doctor's answer:
This persistent cold and cough, especially severe at night, are primarily considered from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective as some wind-cold invading the lungs. From a Western medicine perspective, it may be possible that bronchitis has already developed. It is necessary to check at the hospital for a specific diagnosis. In terms of treatment, oral anti-inflammatory or lung-expanding and clearing lung medications can be taken. Specific medication should strictly follow the doctor's advice. Additionally, it is appropriate to drink more warm water, or consider acupuncture for conditioning.