What to do if you have phlegm in your throat after coughing

Cough and sputum are common symptoms of respiratory diseases, and many diseases can cause cough and sputum. For cough followed by phlegm in the throat, anti-inflammatory treatment can usually be given, such as taking anti-inflammatory drugs like cefdinir, amoxicillin, and levofloxacin. Symptomatic treatment can also be given with drugs to stop coughing and reduce phlegm, such as honey-refined Chuanbei loquat paste, lung power cough combination, and amiloride hydrochloride dispersible tablets. If the anti-inflammatory, cough suppressant and phlegm-relieving effects are not effective, patients need to go to the hospital for chest X-ray or chest CT examination to clarify whether there are other diseases in the lungs, such as pulmonary tuberculosis, lung tumor, pneumoconiosis, etc. Usually, the patient should pay attention to a lighter diet and eat less spicy and stimulating food.