Common cough often refers to infectious diseases that occur in the respiratory tract, and the difference with sinusitis cough is mainly reflected in the symptoms, treatment and other aspects.
1. Sinusitis Cough
Symptoms: Cough caused by sinusitis may be accompanied by yellow pus sputum. Most patients have the feeling of snot being sucked backward into the throat or sticking to the throat, so it will produce the symptom of frequent coughing, and in severe cases, there is a foreign body sensation between the throats.
Treatment: medication such as cephalosporins or quinolones should be used under the guidance of a doctor, sinus rinsing should be carried out if necessary, and sinus surgery should also be carried out in serious cases.
2. Common cough
Symptoms: most patients occur in the respiratory tract after infectious diseases, often accompanied by nasal congestion, runny nose, generalized pain, hoarseness and other symptoms, the cough is usually paroxysmal or persistent, mostly dry cough or with a small amount of sputum.
Treatment: Commonly used drugs are dextromethorphan. If the symptoms are mild, no medication is needed, rest more and drink more water.
If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, pay attention to identify the cause of the cough, and carry out regular treatment as soon as possible. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.