Dry cough for 3-4 days is not new pneumonia

Dry cough for 3-4 days may be caused by novel coronavirus infection, or it may be caused by other reasons, such as upper respiratory tract infection, allergic cough, etc.

First, it is the situation of the new coronavirus

If the patient has recently been exposed to someone who has been confirmed to have a novel coronavirus infection and has symptoms of a dry cough, it is considered to be due to a novel coronavirus infection. It is recommended to take a nucleic acid test or antigen test in time to confirm the diagnosis, and if the result is positive, it means that you are infected with the new coronavirus.

Second, it is not the case of the new coronavirus

1. Upper respiratory tract infection: Upper respiratory tract infection is usually caused by bacterial or viral infection, and symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose will occur in the early stage of the disease, and sore throat and fever will occur as the disease progresses.You can take compound aminophenamine tablets, amoxicillin capsules, ribavirin granules and other drug treatments according to the doctor's instructions.

2. Allergic cough: Allergic cough is usually related to genetic factors and environmental factors, which will lead to paroxysmal irritating dry cough after the disease, and will also be accompanied by symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath and poor breathing. Drugs such as loratadine tablets, levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets, etc., can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

In daily life, we should pay attention to protective measures, wear masks correctly when going out, and avoid going to crowded places.