Upper respiratory tract infections in a narrow sense refer to the common cold, while in a broad sense they refer to the common cold, pharyngitis, laryngitis, etc. When a person suffers from these diseases, many times the symptoms of coughing will appear. 1. When a person develops a cough after an upper respiratory tract infection, he or she can take cough medicines. People who develop a cough will partially have a lot of phlegm. Usually, you should drink more water to thin out the phlegm. It is also important to distinguish the cause of the upper respiratory tract infection. If it is caused by bacteria, you need to take antibiotics to treat it. If it is caused by a virus, you usually only need allopathic treatment, and some Chinese medicines to clear heat and detoxify the toxins. Note that when using medicines, take them according to medical advice and do not use them on your own. 2. If the cough is severe with hoarseness, you may have laryngitis and need to go to the ENT department for timely consultation. 2.If the cough is not serious, you can use medicinal food to improve it. Remove the core of the pear and put in the powdered Sichuan peppermint. Then put it into a bowl, add the right amount of rock sugar and a little water, and steam it for about thirty minutes. After that, eat the pear and Chuanbei mother powder. 3. After suffering from a cough caused by an upper respiratory tract infection, you should rest in bed and avoid getting cold or overworking. During this period, it is important to get enough nutrition and not to eat spicy food. Take moderate exercise. Open windows to let fresh air into the room. Some patients do not understand the nature of the medicine and take it blindly, but they aggravate their condition. If you have coughing symptoms, it is best to seek medical advice and take the medication as prescribed by the doctor.