What to take for a sore throat caused by a cold



Sore throat caused by cold is often caused by viral and bacterial infections. For viral infections, anti-inflammatory drugs or Chinese medicines are usually given for symptomatic treatment, and for bacterial infections caused by bacterial infections, antibiotics are also needed to fight the infection.

When viral infection occurs, symptomatic treatment is usually chosen as the main treatment, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or the use of budesonide and other hormonal drugs nebulized to reduce the symptoms of swelling and pain. Chinese medicines such as Banlangen granules can also be given for treatment.

For bacterial infections, in addition to symptomatic treatment, anti-infective treatment is also needed, and antibiotics such as amoxicillin and cefixime are usually often chosen.

All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

Sore throat caused by colds is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, do not blindly use their own drugs to avoid delays in the condition.