Upper respiratory tract infections and coughs can be the result of a common cold or a bacterial infection. If the common cold can be symptomatic use of cough suppressants, such as bacterial infections should be selected with appropriate antibiotics for treatment.
1. Common cold: For upper respiratory tract infections caused by the common cold, patients can use symptomatic medication to alleviate the symptoms of coughing, such as dextromethorphan, compound licorice tablets and so on. For influenza within 48h, add oseltamivir antiviral can be considered.
2. Bacterial infections: upper respiratory tract infections and certainly bacterial infections, in this case, patients with coughing symptoms, should be for the pathogen using sensitive antibiotics, commonly used macrolides, quinolones, cephalosporins, etc., the specific use of medication need to comply with the doctor’s instructions. Cough syrup, Pentoxyverine and other medications can be chosen when cough symptoms are obvious.
Individuals who suffer from upper respiratory tract infections should use medication in a scientific and rational manner under the guidance of a medical professional, and should not abuse drugs.