What is the medicine for white sticky phlegm?

What medicine to treat white sticky phlegm: analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and treatment plans

Recently, discussions about "white sticky phlegm" have become increasingly popular on major health forums and social platforms, with many netizens asking for relevant causes and medication recommendations. This article will combine the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured data analysis and scientific medication guidance.

1. Statistics of hot discussions on the entire network (last 10 days)

2. Analysis of common causes

According to a recent interview with a respiratory expert from a tertiary hospital, white sticky sputum is mainly associated with the following symptoms:

3. Recommended drug treatment plan

The latest "Respiratory Symptoms Medication Guide" released by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association recommends:

4. Life conditioning suggestions

1.Diet regulation:Drink 1.5-2L of warm water every day, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat appropriate amounts of lung-moistening ingredients such as pear and white fungus.

2.Environmental control:Keep indoor humidity at 50%-60%, clean air conditioning filters regularly, and allergic patients need to reduce exposure to dust mites.

3.Behavioral intervention:Stop smoking and drinking, avoid clearing your throat forcefully, and use atomized inhalation of normal saline.

5. Warning signs for medical treatment

You should seek medical attention promptly when the following conditions occur: a sudden increase in sputum, blood streaks in the sputum, persistent fever for more than 3 days, and symptoms of waking up at night. Professor Wang from the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital specially reminded: “If the white sticky sputum persists for two weeks and does not resolve, you need to be alert to the possibility of fungal infection.”

Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023. All medication recommendations are for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific treatment plans.