What to do about colds, yellow phlegm, hoarse throat

Colds, yellow phlegm, and hoarseness of the throat can be treated by fighting infection, relieving cough and phlegm, and applying glucocorticoids. Colds are acute infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract caused by viral infections, which may manifest as nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, hoarseness and other symptoms. Except for influenza virus, antiviral treatment is usually not required. If the symptoms are mild, no medication is needed and only general supportive care is sufficient. If cold symptoms are severe, symptomatic treatment may be indicated. Yellow sputum is generally indicative of a viral infection secondary to a bacterial infection, and can be treated with anti-infective drugs such as cefixime and azithromycin, as well as sputum-modifying drugs such as aminoglutethimide and bromhexine. Hoarseness of the throat may be caused by the virus related to laryngeal edema, especially the vocal folds edema, can be given oral glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisolone, etc. to relieve laryngeal congestion and edema. During the cold need to pay attention to drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, do not eat spicy cold food, can not stay up all night. Yellow sputum, hoarseness of the throat can also be caused by other diseases, if the symptoms do not relieve or aggravate, need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, a clear diagnosis, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the use of medication, so as not to delay the condition.