How to Stop Coughing in Radiation Pneumonia

Cough caused by radiation pneumonitis can be treated with hormones to relieve cough and sputum. Glucocorticosteroids can relieve acute exudation and can reduce the inflammatory response and interstitial edema at the lesion site. Patients can use budesonide nebulized solution for nebulized inhalation treatment, or oral or intravenous methylprednisolone and other medications, can also be taken orally to stop coughing such as lung force cough combination. If necessary, immunosuppressants can also be used together, such as azathioprine, cyclophosphamide and other drugs, can relieve cough and promote inflammation subside. In addition, it is recommended that patients usually eat a light diet, avoid spicy, stimulating food. The above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a physician.