What to do if you have a fever and cough

There are many reasons for fever and cough, commonly found in acute upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, lung infections and so on. 1. Acute upper respiratory tract infection:, referred to as upper infection, the main pathogen is virus, a few are bacteria. Generally do not need to use antiviral drugs, to symptomatic treatment. Fever can use acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.; combined with bacterial infection, oral penicillin can be used. 2. Bronchitis: When patients have bacterial or viral infection, it will easily lead to bronchitis disease, fever, cough, nasal congestion, cough and other symptoms. If it is a bacterial infection, it can be treated with drugs such as cefixime dispersible tablets. If it is a viral infection, it can be treated with drugs such as acyclovir dispersible tablets. 3. Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the infection of tuberculosis bacillus, which can also cause fever and cough, and can be treated with drugs such as pyrazinamide tablets and para-aminosalicylic acid isoniazid tablets. There are many reasons for fever and cough, you should go to the hospital in time, to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment. The above medicines should be used as prescribed by the doctor.