Can a dry cough after a sore throat be a new pneumonia?

A dry cough after a sore throat is not necessarily a new pneumonia and can be caused by another medical condition. Neopneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus infection, and patients usually have symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue.

1. No: If the patient has a dry cough after a sore throat, it may be caused by laryngitis, tonsillitis and other diseases, it is recommended that the patient seek medical attention in time, improve the relevant examinations under the guidance of the doctor, and carry out targeted treatment after clarifying the cause.If it is caused by pharyngitis, it can be treated with drugs such as compound borax gargle and nitrofuracillin solution under the guidance of a doctor. If it is caused by tonsillitis, you can take antibiotic drugs such as amoxicillin capsules and cefixime capsules for anti-infection treatment according to the doctor's instructions;

2. Yes: If the above symptoms are accompanied by fever, fatigue, muscle aches and other symptoms, it may be caused by novel coronavirus infection. At this time, it is recommended that the patient go to the respiratory medicine department of a regular hospital in time, and undergo nucleic acid testing and other related examinations under the guidance of the doctor to confirm the diagnosis. If you are diagnosed with the new coronavirus infection, you need to actively cooperate with the doctor for isolation and treatment to avoid delaying the condition.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to personal protective measures, wear masks when going out, and avoid going to crowded places. At the same time, we should also pay attention to a healthy diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and high-protein foods to enhance the body's resistance.