What medicine can I take if I have a fever or cold?
Fever and cold have become one of the hot topics recently, especially during seasons when seasons change or temperatures fluctuate greatly. Many people are concerned about how to quickly relieve symptoms. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to the drugs you can take when you have a fever and cold, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common fever and cold symptoms and corresponding drugs
Fever and cold are usually accompanied by multiple symptoms, such as fever, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, etc. The following table lists common symptoms and corresponding recommended medications:
| Symptoms | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Fever (body temperature ≥38.5℃) | Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol), ibuprofen (such as Fenbid) | Avoid overdose and wait 4-6 hours |
| cough | Dextromethorphan (antitussive), ambroxol (expectant) | Different medications are used for dry cough and phlegm cough |
| Nasal congestion, runny nose | Pseudoephedrine (such as Xincontac), chlorpheniramine | May cause drowsiness, avoid driving |
| sore throat | Lozenges (such as Watermelon Cream), topical sprays (such as Lidocaine) | Drink plenty of water and avoid irritating foods |
2. Choice of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
According to the hotly discussed content on the Internet, many users are concerned about the difference between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Here is a comparison of the two types:
| Type | Representative medicine | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Western medicine | Acetaminophen, ibuprofen | Quickly effective and highly targeted |
| Chinese medicine | Lianhua Qingwen, Isatis Granules | Less side effects, conditioning the whole body |
3. Medication precautions for special groups
Special groups such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly need to be extra cautious when using medication. Here are some suggestions:
| crowd | Recommended medicine | Taboo |
|---|---|---|
| Children (<12 years old) | Antipyretics for children (such as Motrin) | avoid aspirin |
| pregnant woman | Acetaminophen (as directed by your doctor) | Avoid ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine |
| elderly | low dose fever reducer | Be aware of drug interactions |
4. Fever and cold misunderstandings that are hotly discussed on the Internet
In recent discussions, the following misunderstandings have been frequently mentioned:
1.Myth 1: You must take antibiotics if you have a fever.In fact, antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, and common colds are mostly viral infections.
2.Misunderstanding 2: Mixing multiple drugs is effective.Mixing may lead to overdose or side effects, so check whether the ingredients are repeated.
3.Myth 3: Covering your sweat can reduce fever.It may lead to excessive body temperature, so physical cooling should be done (such as wiping with warm water).
5. Auxiliary Mitigation Measures
In addition to medication, the following methods can help relieve symptoms:
| measures | Specific methods |
|---|---|
| drink more water | Warm water, light salt water or honey water |
| rest | Get enough sleep |
| light diet | Easy-to-digest foods such as porridge and vegetable soup |
6. When do you need medical treatment?
It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time when the following situations occur:
1. High fever that persists for more than 3 days;
2. Difficulty breathing and chest pain;
3. Confusion or convulsions;
4. Pregnant women and infants and young children have aggravated symptoms.
The above content combines recent hot discussions across the Internet and aims to provide you with scientific and practical medication reference. Please choose medicines reasonably according to your own situation, and consult a doctor or pharmacist if necessary.
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