How do I catch a cold cough to do

summary

I have a cold and cough recently. I know it's a small thing, but I can't let it go. Cough is a very common symptom. The cough of healthy people is actually a normal reaction of the human body to expel foreign bodies in the respiratory tract. But if it's a cold and cough, what should we do?

How do I catch a cold cough to do

First, we should first distinguish the nature of cough. Is it a dry cough or a wet cough. Dry cough is dry cough, refers to no sputum or very little sputum; relative, wet cough is wet cough, cough accompanied by a large amount of sputum. The two kinds of cough are different in treatment.

Second: no matter what kind of cough, you need to drink a lot of water. Drinking water is helpful to metabolism, especially in autumn, when the climate is dry, drinking water can moisten the respiratory tract. But do not drink cold water, also can not drink too hot water, on the respiratory tract have stimulating effect, warm water is the best.

Third: diet should be light. Such as fried type, spicy stimulation must be taboo. Although the protein content of fish and shrimp and other seafood is high, it will increase the production of phlegm. Onion, ginger and garlic are not allowed to eat.

matters needing attention

It has been exposed on TV before that codeine is contained in the cough syrup of a famous brand. Although this substance can calm and relieve cough, it is also addictive. It can't be taken for a long time, otherwise it is difficult to quit. Especially for children, never take it. Licorice tablets also have antitussive effect, but also easy to produce addiction, so although it is an over-the-counter drug, it must follow the doctor's advice.