Title: How to cure cough? An inventory of the most popular cough remedies in the past 10 days across the Internet
Cough is a common symptom in autumn and winter. Recently, there has been a heated discussion on the Internet about methods to relieve cough. This article compiles scientific solutions and folk remedies that have been hot topics in the past 10 days, and uses structured data to provide you with a reference.
1. Top 5 popular methods for relieving coughs on the Internet
| Ranking | method | heat index | Applicable type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewed lily with rock sugar and snow pear | 98,000 | dry cough/dry cough |
| 2 | Honey Grapefruit Tea | 72,000 | Cough after cold |
| 3 | Steamed oranges with salt | 65,000 | Cold cough |
| 4 | Chuanbei loquat paste | 59,000 | Cough with phlegm |
| 5 | White radish, green onion and white water | 43,000 | Cold cough |
2. Scientific cough-relieving solutions recommended by the medical community
According to popular science content released by platforms such as Dingxiang Doctor, coughs require classified treatment:
| Cough type | Recommended medicine | Treatment recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| viral cough | Dextromethorphan | 3-5 days |
| allergic cough | Loratadine + Budesonide | Follow doctor's advice |
| bacterial infection cough | Amoxicillin (requires testing) | 7 days |
| gastroesophageal reflux cough | Omeprazole | 2-4 weeks |
3. Analysis on the effectiveness of recently popular folk prescriptions
Among the popular anti-cough methods on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following three have been reviewed by experts:
| method | principle | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Onions and apples boiled in water | Quercetin anti-inflammatory | Use with caution for diabetes |
| Garlic rock sugar water | Allicin sterilization | irritate gastrointestinal tract |
| Honeysuckle Mint Tea | soothe throat | Avoid use by those with cold body |
4. Misunderstandings about cough that need to be alerted to
These wrong methods have been frequently forwarded recently:
1.Blind use of antibiotics: 70% of coughs are caused by viruses. Overuse of antibiotics may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys.
2.Children taking adult cough medicine: Codeine drugs may inhibit the respiratory center
3.Long-term dependence on cough suppressants: If you have a cough for more than 2 weeks, you need to check for asthma, pneumonia and other diseases.
5. Recommended diet regimen for cough relief
Based on the recommendations of the Nutrition Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital:
| symptom | breakfast | Extra meal | dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry cough without phlegm | Almond milk + steamed pear | Lily Tremella Soup | Lotus Root Pork Ribs Soup |
| Yellow and thick phlegm | Barley and yam porridge | Radish honey water | Kelp and tofu soup |
Warm reminder: If the cough is accompanied by fever, chest pain or lasts for more than 14 days, it is recommended to seek medical treatment immediately. Online information is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific treatment options.
(Note: The above data is collected from popular content on Weibo, Douyin, Toutiao, Zhihu and other platforms from November 1 to 10, 2023)
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