Grandma Zhang's granddaughter has been coughing non-stop recently, and Grandma Zhang thought that the cough was caused by the cold and cold, so she found an oral solution of carbocisteine in cough syrup at home and let the child drink it for a few days.
But the cough never got better.
She was very puzzled, she had also let her child take cough syrup before, the effect was good, and this bottle of medicine had not expired, why did it not have an effect?
After a medical examination, it was found that the granddaughter's cough was caused by allergies, and after switching to loratadine syrup, the symptoms were quickly relieved.
Coughing is a self-protection measure for the human body to keep the chest cavity clean. There are many causes of coughing, including dry air, respiratory infections, allergies, or external irritation.
Guohui from the Department of Pharmacy of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital reminded:
Be sure to consult a doctor before taking medication
Get the right medicine
Otherwise, it could backfire
Cough caused by dry air
If the air is dry, you can relieve the dryness of the throat area by drinking plenty of water, using a humidifier indoors (humidity 45% to 75%), and eating plenty of well-hydrated fruits such as pears and loquats.
Note: Do not mistake inflammatory cough for dry air, if you feel unwell when coughing, please seek medical attention promptly.
Cough caused by respiratory infections
In the early stage of acute respiratory infection, if there is a small amount of mucus sputum, guaifenesin syrup can be used; If the sputum is viscous and the sputum is difficult to cough, carbocisteine oral solution can be used.
Note: The sputum is thick and not easy to cough up, please seek medical attention in time, and you can take cough medicine containing acetylcysteine under the guidance of a doctor.
However, it should be used with caution in children with bronchial disease to prevent the risk of bronchospasm.
Cough caused by allergies
Cough medicines or syrups containing anti-allergic ingredients, such as loratadine syrup, may be preferred after a doctor's diagnosis.
Note: Loratadine syrup should not be taken with macrolide antibiotics, as long-term use will cause adverse reactions such as fatigue and headache.
When you cough violently or have chest pain
If you have a severe cough (dry cough) or chest pain, it is recommended to take cough syrups containing central antitussive ingredients such as codeine phosphate and dextromethorphan under the guidance of a doctor.
Note: These drugs should be used with caution in children and should not be used in children with bronchial asthma.
Special reminder
Children with diabetes should take it with caution: Ordinary cough syrup has a high sugar content, so children with diabetes should use it with caution.
It is recommended to take it after meals: In order to reduce the irritation effect on the gastric mucosa, it is generally advisable to take it half an hour after meals.
Pour it into a measuring cup: on the one hand, you can accurately control the dosage and on the other hand, you can avoid microorganisms in the mouth from entering the bottle and contaminating the syrup.
Don't abuse: Children may think cough syrups are not medicines because of their sweetness, or they may cough because they work, but abuse can lead to dependence and delay illness. Therefore, if the symptoms do not improve after 3 days, those who take it on their own should seek medical attention promptly.
Use under the guidance of a doctor: If you have a cough or other condition, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time first, and be sure to take the medicine under the professional guidance of the doctor.
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Editor: Ning Pingying.
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