What medicine is most effective for coughs? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, with the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, cough has become one of the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet. This article combines the hot content released by social media, medical forums and authoritative institutions in the past 10 days to sort out effective drugs and precautions for cough treatment.
1. Inventory of popular cough-related topics on the Internet
| Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Difference Between Dry Cough vs Wet Cough | 85,200 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| Long-term cough after COVID-19 | 63,700 | Zhihu, Douyin |
| Recommended cough medicine for children | 57,400 | Mom community, B station |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine Cough Recipes | 48,900 | WeChat public account |
2. Cough types and symptomatic drug recommendations
According to the "Chinese Medical Association Cough Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines" and recent expert interviews, the type of cough needs to be clarified before choosing drugs:
| Cough type | Main symptoms | Recommended drugs (Western medicine) | Recommended drugs (Chinese medicine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dry cough | No phlegm, itchy throat | Dextromethorphan, Benproperine | Chuanbei Loquat Dew, Yangyin Qingfei Pills |
| Wet cough | Phlegm and chest tightness | Ambroxol, acetylcysteine | Orange phlegm and cough liquid, compound fresh bamboo juice |
| allergic cough | Aggravated at night, paroxysmal | Loratadine + Montelukast | Suhuang cough capsule |
3. Comparison of the top 5 cough medicines that have been hotly discussed recently
| Drug name | Type | average price | Netizen rating | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan syrup | Central antitussives | 25-35 yuan | 89% | Disabled for those with excessive phlegm |
| Chuanbei loquat paste | Chinese patent medicine | 38-50 yuan | 92% | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Ambroxol Oral Liquid | expectorant | 20-30 yuan | 85% | Need to drink more water |
| Suhuang cough capsule | Chinese patent medicine | 45-60 yuan | 88% | Use with caution in patients with high blood pressure |
| Montelukast Sodium Tablets | anti-allergy medicine | 65-80 yuan | 83% | Requires doctor's prescription |
4. Expert advice and precautions
1.Medication principles:Dr. Wang from the Respiratory Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital emphasized: "If you have a cough that lasts for more than 2 weeks, you need to seek medical treatment, and you should not take cough medicine for more than 7 consecutive days."
2.Medication for children:The latest reminder from the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association: "Children under 2 years old should use central antitussives with caution, and it is recommended to give priority to aerosol treatment."
3.Drug interactions:Recent cases reported by the Food and Drug Administration show that taking some cough medicines with antidepressants may cause serotonin syndrome
4.Dietary auxiliary:The "Rock Sugar Snow Pear + Sichuan Pepper" formula that is popular on the Internet has been experimentally proven to be effective in relieving dry cough (effectiveness rate is about 68%)
5. Special reminder
According to the adverse drug reaction monitoring data in the past 10 days, you need to be vigilant:
| risky drugs | Number of adverse reaction reports | Main performance |
|---|---|---|
| Codeine-containing compound preparations | 23 cases | Dizziness, constipation |
| An imported cough syrup | 15 cases | Rash, heart palpitations |
In summary, cough medication must follow the principle of "prescribing the right medicine and giving priority to safety". If symptoms persist or worsen, you should go to a regular medical institution in time to avoid blindly following online folk remedies.
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