What to do if you have a dry cough with no phlegm and a daytime cough

Dry cough without sputum daytime cough, different causes of different treatments, common causes are: acute upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc., the treatment needs to follow the doctor’s instructions to give general treatment, drug therapy, surgical treatment. 1. Acute upper respiratory tract infection: pathogens lead to respiratory mucosal inflammatory reaction, may appear dry cough. Treatment can be given to the general treatment, such as keep breathing, drink more water, etc., such as cough symptoms are serious, can be given to dextromethorphan and other cough suppression. 2. Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes caused by physical, chemical, biological and allergic factors may result in a dry cough without sputum during the day. Dextromethorphan and Pentoxyverine can be used to suppress the cough. If bacterial infection exists, antibacterial drugs such as cefuroxime and azithromycin can be given. 3. Pneumonia: Inflammation of the terminal airways, alveoli and interstitium can lead to dry cough without sputum during the day. If there is bacterial infection, levofloxacin, cefixime and other anti-infective treatment can be given, if there is difficulty in coughing up sputum, acetylcysteine nebulization expectoration and other treatments can be given. 4. Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis is often manifested as a dry cough without sputum symptoms, need to follow the doctor’s instructions to give anti-tuberculosis treatment, such as rifampicin, isoniazid, etc., such as drug treatment is ineffective, multi-drug-resistant thick-walled cavities can be surgical treatment. There are many other causes of dry cough without sputum daytime cough, if the symptoms do not improve or aggravate, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, to avoid aggravation of the condition.