Upper airway cough syndrome is a syndrome in which secretions back up into the postnasal and pharyngeal areas, or even back up into the vocal folds or trachea due to nasal disease, resulting in a cough as the main manifestation. Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical manifestations and medical history, and medication is usually used.
1.Diagnosis.
(1) With or without postnasal drip flu, with cough as the main clinical manifestation in symptoms.
(2) History of underlying nasopharyngeal diseases such as rhinitis and sinusitis.
(3) Cough relief after treatment of nasopharyngeal diseases.
2. First-generation antihistamines + decongestants, such as diphenhydramine and paracetamol, are preferred in drug selection. Second-generation antihistamines such as terfenadine, astemizole, desloratadine, etc. can also be taken orally or inhaled, or glucocorticoids such as budesonide can be inhaled through the nose.
Upper airway cough syndrome is not difficult to treat and has a good prognosis. Be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions and use medication wisely. Usually pay attention to maintain good habits, more exercise, improve the body’s immunity. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician.