Allergic cough, also known as allergic cough, is a type of cough caused by exposure to allergens and is characterized by an irritating, paroxysmal dry cough, which can occur both day and night. Glucocorticosteroids and antihistamines can be used for allergic cough in adults.
1. Glucocorticosteroids: The use of inhaled glucocorticosteroids, such as budesonide, can inhibit the airway inflammatory response. However, it can cause adverse effects such as edema, acne, and weakness, and should be used with caution in the elderly and pregnant women.
2. Antihistamines: they can block histamine receptors and resist allergic reactions, and can effectively reduce symptoms such as cough and throat discomfort. Commonly used drugs are loratadine, cetirizine and so on. Common adverse reactions include sedation, drowsiness, fatigue, dysuria and urinary retention. Therefore, drivers, operators of precision instruments, patients with urinary retention and prostatic hyperplasia should use it with caution.
All of the above medications should be used in a standardized and reasonable manner under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid self-medication.