Summer colds and coughs can be improved with medication and lifestyle modifications. Coughing after a summer cold is first considered to be caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Generally, symptomatic treatment is the main focus, not to take antiviral treatment, the use of targeted cough suppressant drugs to control, such as dextromethorphan, etc., in most cases can control the symptoms. But at the same time need to be combined with life care, colds are self-limiting diseases, usually do not need special treatment. Therefore, on the basis of cough suppressing treatment, drink more water to promote metabolism, and pay attention to sufficient sleep, improve their own immunity, generally can be self-healing. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not use prescription drugs.