Question
I had a cold before, with symptoms like a stuffy nose, runny nose, and coughing, but no fever. A week later, the cold symptoms disappeared, but I’ve been coughing ever since. The coughing is worse at night and when there are changes in the external temperature. It has lasted for 1 and a half months, during which I have taken hawthorn syrup, and the symptoms have improved slightly but not completely.
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to assist you. A dry, itchy throat with persistent coughing could be due to stimulating cough caused by pharyngitis. Treatment options include taking anti-inflammatory and fire-reducing medications, staying well hydrated, avoiding smoking and alcohol, reducing spicy and irritating foods, and increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. If there’s no improvement after a week of medication, it’s recommended to go to the hospital for a routine blood test and receive treatment based on the test results.