What should adults do about cough and fever?
Disease description:
This morning I started feeling cold all over, and by noon I developed a fever along with persistent coughing. Doctor, could you please advise what I should do for cough and fever?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Cough and fever are mostly caused by viral upper respiratory tract infections. It is recommended that patients take oral medications such as Shuanghuanglian oral liquid or Lianhua Qingwen capsules, which have effects of clearing heat and detoxifying. These should be taken in combination with appropriate anti-inflammatory drugs. If a patient's cough and fever are severe, prompt medical attention at a hospital is necessary.
