It could be a severe cold or a symptom of pneumonia

A cold generally refers to an upper respiratory tract infection. It may be a symptom of a severe cold or pneumonia, and needs to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis.

First, it may not be a severe cold

1. Upper respiratory tract infection: Upper respiratory tract infection is a disease caused by viral infections such as rhinovirus and influenza virus, and patients may have symptoms such as cough and runny nose. It is recommended that patients can be treated with antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir and ribavirin under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, you can also follow the doctor's instructions to use ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, dextromethorphan hydrobromide granules and other cough and phlegm reducing drugs to help improve symptoms.

Second, it may be a severe cold

If the patient is severely ill and has a fever, a severe cold is considered due to a bacterial infection. At this time, the patient can take amoxicillin capsules, cefixime tablets and other antibiotic drugs for treatment according to the doctor's instructions. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, you can also go to a regular hospital in time for antipyretic treatment by intravenous injection.

3. It may be pneumonia

If you are elderly or have an underlying medical condition, pneumonia may be induced after being invaded by the pathogen, which may cause symptoms such as high fever, chest pain, and cough. At this time, patients can be treated by nebulized inhalation, such as terbutaline sulfate suspension, ipratropium bromide aerosol and other drugs to relieve symptoms. If necessary, a combination of penicillin V potassium tablets and cefradine dispersible tablets can be used to control the inflammatory response according to the doctor's instructions.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold. At the same time, you should also pay attention to rest, maintain adequate sleep time, and avoid staying up late. In terms of diet, nutrition should also be strengthened, and eating more high-quality protein foods and fresh fruits and vegetables is conducive to good health. If there is obvious discomfort during the period, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.