What medicine should be taken when wind-cold enters the lungs and coughs?
The weather has changed frequently recently, and coughs caused by colds and colds have become one of the hot health topics. Cough caused by wind-cold entering the lungs mainly presents symptoms such as cough, thin white phlegm, aversion to cold and fever, and timely symptomatic medication is required. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the medication guidelines and precautions for cough caused by wind-cold entering the lungs.
1. Common symptoms of cough caused by wind-cold entering the lungs
Wind-cold cough is mostly caused by exogenous wind-cold. Typical symptoms include:
| Symptoms | Performance characteristics |
|---|---|
| cough | White and thin phlegm, heavy cough |
| Aversion to chills and fever | No or light sweating, elevated body temperature |
| Congested nose and runny nose | Thin nasal discharge, itchy nose and sneezing |
| Body aches | Headache, weakness in limbs |
2. Recommended commonly used drugs for cold cough
According to the principles of TCM syndrome differentiation and Western medicine symptomatic treatment, the following drugs are widely recommended:
| drug type | Representative medicine | Efficacy description |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese medicine preparations | Tongxuanlifei Pills | Relieves surface and dissipates cold, relieves lungs and relieves cough |
| Chinese medicine preparations | Fenghanmao granules | Sweating relieves the surface, dispersing wind and cold |
| Western medicine | Dextromethorphan | Antitussive (for dry cough) |
| Combination of Chinese and Western | Compound licorice tablets | Eliminate phlegm and relieve cough |
3. Medication precautions
1.Syndrome differentiation and medication: The medicines for wind-cold cough and wind-heat cough are different. They need to be distinguished by tongue coating (white coating), sputum color (white), etc.
2.Principles of combined medication:
| Symptom combination | Suggestions |
|---|---|
| Cough + fever | Cold medicine + antipyretic medicine (when body temperature exceeds 38.5℃) |
| Cough + phlegm | Cough medicine + expectorant |
3.Medication for special populations: Pregnant women, children, and the elderly need to adjust the dosage under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Recommendations for auxiliary therapy and dietary therapy
The auxiliary treatment methods that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently:
| method | Specific operations | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Green onion and white ginger syrup | Boil 3 scallions + 3 slices of ginger + brown sugar | 2 times a day, drink while hot |
| acupressure | Press Feishu and Lieque points | 3-5 minutes each time |
5. When Do You Need Medical Treatment?
You should seek medical attention immediately if:
• Cough that persists for more than 2 weeks and does not get better
• Blood in the sputum or rust-colored sputum
• Accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty breathing and chest pain
Recent health big data shows that the number of consultations for respiratory diseases caused by climate change has increased by 35% from the previous month, and correct medication can effectively alleviate symptoms. It is recommended that patients evaluate the effect after 3 days of medication. If there is no improvement, the treatment plan needs to be adjusted in time.
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