Thick phlegm cough may be suffering from laryngitis, bronchitis, lung abscess and other diseases, the universal fastest method is not available, need to treat the cause, but also can be given to aminoglutethimide, dextromethorphan and other drugs for symptomatic treatment. 1. pharyngitis: treatment can take acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve fever and analgesia, cephalosporin and other antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, for viral infections, immunocompromised people can be used to ribavirin and other antiviral drugs. 2. Bronchitis: dextromethorphan and other cough suppressants, bromhexine and other expectorants, theophylline and other asthma medications can be used. If evidence of bacterial infection is found in sputum culture, sensitive antibiotics for the causative organisms or broad-spectrum antibiotics such as penicillin can be used. 3. Lung abscess: clinically, penicillin G is mostly used for treatment, and fiberoptic bronchoscopy can also be used to flush and drain the pus, which can help accelerate healing. For the thick sputum cough need to consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease, the cause of the treatment, the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.