What medicine can I take to relieve a cough?
Recently, with the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, cough medicine has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. The following are the cough medicines and related suggestions that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. They are compiled into structured data based on authoritative medical guidelines and user feedback for reference.
1. Classification of common cough medicines
| Type | Mechanism of action | Representative medicine | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| central antitussives | Inhibit the cough center in the brain oblongata | Dextromethorphan, codeine | Dry cough without phlegm |
| peripheral antitussives | Inhibit respiratory mucosal irritation | Benproperine, Mogistan | irritating cough |
| expectorant and cough medicine | Dilute sputum and promote excretion | Ambroxol, acetylcysteine | Cough with phlegm |
| Chinese patent medicine | Comprehensive conditioning | Sichuan Fritillary Loquat Dew, Jizhi Syrup | Various cough types |
2. Ranking list of popular cough medicines (top 5 searches in the past 10 days)
| Ranking | Drug name | Main ingredients | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dextromethorphan Oral Liquid | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Chuanbei loquat paste | Fritillary fritillary, loquat leaves | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Ambroxol tablets | Ambroxol hydrochloride | ★★★★☆ |
| 4 | Compound licorice tablets | Licorice extract, opium powder | ★★★☆☆ |
| 5 | Orange phlegm and cough liquid | Orange, bitter almond | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Medication precautions
1.Differentiate cough types: The principles of medication for dry cough and phlegm cough are different. Wrong medication may aggravate the symptoms.
2.Be wary of drug interactions: It is risky to take some cough medicines (such as codeine) together with antidepressants and sedatives
3.Taboo for special groups: Pregnant women and children need to choose specific dosage forms. For children, it is recommended to use dextromethorphan granules instead of tablets.
4.Treatment course control: Generally, cough medicine should be used continuously for no more than 7 days. If you have a long-term cough, you need to seek medical advice to investigate the cause.
4. Dietary therapy auxiliary program (top 3 hotly discussed on the Internet)
| Plan | Preparation method | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| Honey radish drink | White radish juiced and stewed in water with honey | Dry cough, itchy throat |
| pear candy | Stewed with snow pear + rock sugar + Sichuan clam powder | dryness of the lungs cough |
| ginger jujube tea | Boil ginger + red dates + brown sugar | Cold cough |
5. Expert advice
The latest guidelines from the Chinese Respiratory Association state:Cough medicines need to follow the "three principles"——After the cause of the disease is clear, the dosage needs to be reduced for short-term use and in children. If the cough is accompanied by fever for more than 3 days, blood in the sputum, or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical treatment immediately instead of taking medication yourself.
6. Special tips
"Homemade cough remedies" that are popular on the Internet, such as garlic steamed with rock sugar and onion water, lack clinical verification, and some may irritate the digestive tract. It is recommended to give priority to drugs with national approved brands and use them under the guidance of a pharmacist.
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