Cough and runny nose are mostly considered to be caused by common cold, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis and so on. The medication program is different for different causes.
1. Common cold: it is caused by viral infection and is self-limiting. Drink plenty of water, pay attention to warmth and rest. Symptomatic drugs can also be used to improve the symptoms, such as compound aminophenolamine to relieve the symptoms of cough and runny nose.
2. Allergic rhinitis: causes upper airway cough syndrome. The first step in treatment is to stay away from allergens, and at the same time use anti-allergy drugs and glucocorticosteroids under the guidance of a doctor, such as loratadine, mometasone gluconate nasal spray and so on.
3. Bronchitis: viral infection is the most common cause, most patients are self-limiting. Routine use of antibacterial drugs is not recommended. If coughing yellow pus sputum, oral β-lactams, quinolones and other drugs for treatment, such as cefuroxime, moxifloxacin and so on.
There may be other reasons for cough and runny nose, so you should consult a doctor to find out the cause and treat it under the doctor’s supervision. The above medicines should be used under doctor’s supervision, avoid self-medication.