What to do if you keep coughing

What should I do if I keep coughing? Popular topics and practical solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days

Recently, "non-stop coughing" has become one of the hot topics on social platforms and health topics. Many netizens report that their cough continues even after recovering from a cold, or they develop a long-term dry cough without obvious triggers. This article will provide you with structured analysis and solutions based on the hot discussions and medical advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days.

1. Statistics of hot search topics related to cough in the past 10 days

2. Common cough types and corresponding treatment plans

3. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the top 5 cough-relieving methods that are hotly discussed on the Internet

1.honey therapy: WHO recommends taking 2.5ml of honey directly (for children over 1 year old). Research shows that it is more effective than cough syrup.

2.Ginger brown sugar water: Effective for wind-cold cough, but symptoms may be aggravated by those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, so it is recommended to use it dialectically.

3.Normal saline atomization: Weibo medical V@Respiratory Dr. Colin pointed out that this is the only auxiliary method proven to be safe for all types of coughs.

4.acupressure: Tiantu point (suprasternal fossa) and Liequ point (inner wrist) massage has received more than 2 million likes on Douyin, but it needs to be treated with the cause of the disease.

5.air humidity control: Xiaohongshu user’s actual measurement and sharing shows that maintaining 50%-60% humidity can reduce the frequency of coughing by 40%.

4. Warning symptoms that require immediate medical attention

5. Timeline for cough management recommended by experts

•0-3 days: Observe the nature of your cough (dry/wet cough) and try to adjust your diet
•3-7 days: Add non-pharmacological intervention (humidifier, throat lozenges)
•1-2 weeks: Purchase OTC cough medicine in pharmacies (need to check contraindications)
•more than 3 weeks: Chest imaging examination is necessary
•more than 8 weeks: Specialist treatment is required to diagnose the cause of chronic cough

6. Precautions for special groups of people

1.pregnant woman: Avoid cough medicines containing dextromethorphan and recommend dietary treatments such as pear stewed with rock sugar.
2.children: Central antitussives should be used with caution for children under 6 years old, and aerosol treatment is preferred.
3.elderly: Be aware of the risk of interactions between cough suppressants and antihypertensive medications

Finally, a reminder that mycoplasma pneumonia has been prevalent in many places recently. If the cough is accompanied by persistent high fever (>39°C) or chest pain, timely pathogen testing is required. I hope this guide, which combines Internet hot spots and professional advice, can help you scientifically deal with the annoying cough problem.