What medicine should I take for yellow phlegm and yellow nasal discharge?
Recently, with the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, the number of searches for "what medicine to take for yellow phlegm and yellow nasal discharge" has increased significantly. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with scientific and practical medication suggestions.
1. Common causes of yellow phlegm and yellow nasal discharge
Yellow phlegm and discharge are usually typical symptoms of respiratory infections and may be related to the following diseases:
| disease type | accompanying symptoms | common pathogens |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial cold | Fever, sore throat | Streptococcus etc. |
| sinusitis | Headache, facial tenderness | Streptococcus pneumoniae, etc. |
| Bronchitis | Cough, chest tightness | Haemophilus influenzae, etc. |
2. Recommended medication regimen
According to doctor’s recommendations and clinical guidelines, the following medications can be used for different situations:
| Symptom level | Western medicine recommendations | Recommended Chinese patent medicines | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild (no fever) | Ambroxol Oral Liquid | Sichuan shellfish loquat dew | 3-5 days |
| Moderate (low heat) | Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium | Lianhua Qingwen Capsules | 5-7 days |
| Severe (high fever) | Levofloxacin + acetylcysteine | Angong Niuhuang Pills (doctor’s advice required) | 7-10 days |
3. Recent hot topics
1.Controversy over medication for mycoplasma pneumonia: Recently, cases of mycoplasma infection in children have been reported in many places, and macrolide resistance has caused concern.
2.Antiviral research on traditional Chinese medicine: The latest research shows that ingredients such as skullcap and honeysuckle have inhibitory effects on respiratory syncytial virus.
3.Antibiotic misuse warning: The National Health Commission issued a notice emphasizing strict control of indications for antibiotic use.
4. Precautions
1.Differential diagnosis: Yellow phlegm that lasts for more than 2 weeks should be checked for tuberculosis; if it is accompanied by blood streaks, be alert for lung cancer.
2.Special groups: Quinolones are prohibited for pregnant women; codeine-containing preparations should be used with caution in children.
3.Life conditioning: Drink more than 1500ml of water every day and keep the air humidity around 60%.
5. Dietary auxiliary program
| symptom stage | Recommended ingredients | Dietary therapy |
|---|---|---|
| acute phase | White radish, pear | Stewed Sydney Pear with Rock Sugar |
| recovery period | Lily, Tremella | Lily lotus seed soup |
6. Indications for medical treatment
You should seek medical attention immediately if:
• High fever that lasts for more than 3 days
• Sudden increase in sputum volume or turning to rust color
• Difficulty breathing and confusion
The content of this article is based on the National Health Commission’s guidelines, interviews with experts from tertiary hospitals, and the latest literature from PubMed, and is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s instructions for specific medication.
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