Patient's question:
I have had a cold and cough for a month, but it hasn't improved yet. There is a lot of white phlegm, runny nose, itchy throat, severe cough, and sometimes my lungs hurt when I cough. Occasionally, I feel a bit feverish and dizzy. I have taken many medications, but none except for anti-inflammatory ones have shown any improvement. I went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor said there was nothing wrong, but it might be a bit of bronchitis. He didn't even give me any medication.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, one month after catching a cold, you still have a cough and white phlegm, and you have already undergone a thorough X-ray examination with no positive findings. This situation is highly likely to be bronchitis. It is recommended that you take oral cephalosporin antibiotics, supplemented with ambroxol oral, and add some cough-relieving medications. You should focus on a light diet, drink plenty of water, which can help in the excretion of phlegm.