Recent surge in cough cases: analysis of causes and countermeasures
Recently, the number of respiratory outpatient clinics in many hospitals across the country has increased significantly, and cough cases have become a hot health topic. This article will analyze the characteristics, common causes and prevention and treatment suggestions of current cough cases based on the hot spot data of the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Recent statistics on cough cases
| area | Average daily outpatient volume | Main symptoms | Age distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 1200+cases | Dry cough with itchy throat | 25-45 years old (62%) |
| Shanghai | 980+cases | Severe cough at night | Children account for 38% |
| Guangzhou | 850+cases | Thick and sticky phlegm | All ages |
| Chengdu | 700+cases | irritating cough | Elderly (55%) |
2. Analysis of main pathogenic factors
According to clinical data statistics, current cough cases are mainly related to the following factors:
| Cause type | Proportion | Typical characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| viral infection | 45% | With low-grade fever and muscle aches |
| allergic reaction | 30% | Sudden, environmentally induced |
| air pollution | 15% | persistent dry cough |
| gastroesophageal reflux | 10% | Aggravated by lying down |
3. Characteristics of typical cases
1.Children's cases: It mostly manifests as paroxysmal coughing at night, which is common in children with allergic constitution. Pollen and dust mites are the main triggers.
2.Cases among young and middle-aged people: Mainly viral cough, the course of the disease usually lasts 2-3 weeks, and some patients have "post-cold cough" that lingers.
3.Elderly cases: Mostly related to underlying diseases, such as COPD, cardiac insufficiency, etc. You need to be alert to cough variant asthma.
4. Prevention and treatment suggestions
| Cough type | Recommended actions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| viral cough | Drink more water and honey water | Avoid overuse of antibiotics |
| allergic cough | antihistamines | Keep the environment clean |
| gastric cough | Acid suppression therapy | Fasting 3 hours before going to bed |
| Unexplained cough | Pulmonary function test | Keep a cough diary |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Coughing more than4 weeksYou should seek medical treatment promptly to rule out serious diseases such as tuberculosis.
2. Recently popularrespiratory syncytial virus(RSV) infection is prone to leaving intractable cough.
3. It is recommended to wear it in hazy weatherN95 mask, use an air purifier indoors.
4. Cough drops must be used according to the doctor’s advice. Some of them containcodeineIngredients may cause dependence.
6. Recommended diet regimen
| Symptoms | dietary prescription | Preparation method |
|---|---|---|
| Dry cough without phlegm | Sydney Sichuan Bean Soup | Pear cored and steamed with 3g of Sichuan scallops |
| Thick and sticky phlegm | White radish honey drink | Juice radish and mix with honey |
| Itchy throat and cough | Honeysuckle Mint Tea | Boiling water for tea |
Recent climate abnormalities, pathogen mutations and other factors have led to a significant increase in cough cases. It is recommended that the public keep warm and maintain indoor humidity. If a persistent cough occurs, they should seek medical advice promptly to find out the cause and avoid blindly taking medication to delay the condition.
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