Patient's question:
Many days ago, I caught a cold and coughed, but it never fully recovered, and I still cough occasionally. Last Wednesday morning, I got sick again with a cold and a runny nose, and the coughing started again. I took cold medicine, which stopped the runny nose, but the coughing didn't decrease. At that time, I was taking Vitamin C and Mulberry Tablets. The day before yesterday, I bought cough syrup and drank it, which slightly reduced the coughing, but it still persists.Currently, my specific symptoms are: coughing when exposed to cold or irritating odors, and a persistent tickle in my throat with light coughing. There is phlegm, but I don’t want to cough it up, and it feels like I can’t bring it up. I often clear my throat and feel pain in the area around my chest when coughing. How should I use medication to treat this? I am a teacher, and I usually talk a lot.
Doctor's answer:
Consider it might be caused by tonsillitis or bronchitis, related to transmission, cold exposure, environment, or excessive talking. It's important to seek timely treatment. It's recommended to do a blood test and chest X-ray, and then take oral medication based on the X-ray results.You always feel mild pain around the chest area, accompanied by phlegm, which suggests a higher possibility of bronchial infection. You should drink more water, ensure sufficient deep sleep, and avoid spicy or irritating foods.