01. Winter is a high season for respiratory viruses
Should I stock up on appropriate medicines at home?
You can prepare some medicines to relieve symptoms such as fever, cough and sore throat, but there is no need to buy and stock up.
02.
What types of medications are recommended to be kept at home?
What should I pay attention to during use?
You can always keep these types of cold preparations at home -
①Antipyretic and analgesic drugs
They are also known as antipyretics.
There are many kinds of these medicines in hospitals and pharmacies, such as oral liquids and suppositories for children, while tablets are more suitable for adults.
②Phlegm-suppressing medicine
If you have a dry cough without phlegm, a simple cough suppressant is sufficient; if you have a cough with phlegm, consider using expectorants.
③Medicines to relieve nasal congestion and runny nose
For respiratory tract infection, the most frequent symptoms are nasal congestion and runny nose.
④Vitamin drugs
If the body is deficient in vitamins due to long-term dietary irregularities, vitamin complexes can be appropriately supplemented, for example, proper supplementation of vitamin C can also enhance the body's resistance to infection.
⑤ Antibiotics
Antibiotics are not required for viral infections such as the common cold, unless there is a secondary bacterial infection. Antibiotics are generally prescribed and should be used only after consultation with a doctor.
⑥Anti-viral proprietary Chinese medicine
Whether or not proprietary Chinese medicines can prevent new crowns, it is recommended here that you do not follow the trend blindly.