Persistent cough after recovering from COVID-19
Jan 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
"Yang Kang" refers to recovery after being infected with the novel coronavirus. Persistent coughing after "Yang Kang" may be caused by unresolved infection, allergies, pharyngitis, or other factors. In addition to these causes, conditions such as bronchitis and pharyngitis can also lead to this symptom. These conditions often do not resolve spontaneously and patients should promptly visit a hospital to receive appropriate medication under a doctor's guidance.
“Yang Kang” refers to recovery after infection with the novel coronavirus. Persistent coughing after "Yang Kang" may be caused by unresolved infection, allergies, pharyngitis, or other factors. It is usually difficult to recover spontaneously, so patients should promptly visit a hospital and take appropriate medications under medical guidance.
1. Unresolved Infection
Infection with the novel coronavirus can cause certain damage to the lungs, triggering lung infections and resulting in coughing. If the condition is severe and lung damage extensive, the injury may not fully heal in a short time. It is recommended to take medications such as Pilostrong Loquat Syrup or Amoxicillin Capsules orally under a doctor's guidance to eliminate potential pathogenic bacteria and relieve symptoms.
2. Allergy
After infection with the novel coronavirus, a patient’s immunity may decrease. Once recovered, exposure to allergens such as dust or pollen may trigger allergic reactions leading to persistent coughing. In such cases, antiallergic medications like Loratadine Tablets or Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets should be taken as prescribed by a physician to alleviate coughing.
3. Pharyngitis
If a patient already has pharyngitis, prolonged inflammation during novel coronavirus infection may continue to irritate the throat, causing persistent coughing even after testing negative for the virus, often accompanied by excessive phlegm. Treatment should include oral antibiotics such as Cefaclor Granules or Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, taken under medical supervision.
Besides the above causes, conditions such as bronchitis and pharyngitis may also lead to this symptom; therefore, early medical evaluation is recommended.
