What granules should I take for cough? 10 days of hot topics on the Internet and scientific medication guide
The weather has changed frequently recently, and coughing has become one of the hot health topics discussed online. This article combines search data, social media discussions and authoritative guides in the past 10 days (as of November 2023) to sort out scientific and effective granule selection options for you.
1. Top 5 popular cough-related topics on the Internet

| Ranking | keywords | Search volume trends | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mycoplasma pneumonia cough | ↑320% | Irritating dry cough |
| 2 | Cough that doesn’t heal after influenza | ↑185% | Itchy throat and white phlegm |
| 3 | Cough medicine for children | ↑150% | Aggravated at night |
| 4 | Dry cough without phlegm | ↑98% | Foreign body sensation in throat |
| 5 | allergic cough | ↑75% | seasonal attacks |
2. Cough granules selection comparison table
| Cough type | Applicable granules | Main ingredients | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold cough | Tongxuanlifei granules | Perilla leaves, platycodon | Avoid raw and cold food |
| Wind-heat cough | Sangju cold granules | Mulberry leaves, chrysanthemums | Not suitable to be taken together with tonic medicines |
| Dry cough with less phlegm | Yangyin Qingfei Granules | Ophiopogon japonicus, Scrophulariaceae | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Cough with phlegm | Orange phlegm and cough liquid | Orange, bitter almond | Drink more water after taking the medicine |
| cough in children | Children's Feire Cough and Chuan Granules | Ephedra, honeysuckle | Children under 3 years old should follow medical advice |
3. Latest medication trends (November data)
1.Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Program: The number of discussions on the entire network increased by 210%. For example, the use of Lianhua Qingwen Granules with acetylcysteine has attracted much attention.
2.Probiotic granules auxiliary treatment: Research shows that specific bacterial strains can relieve allergic coughs, and related topics have been read more than 18 million times.
3.Personalized medication recommendations: Cough medication regimens based on genetic testing have sparked heated discussions in the health community, but experts caution that clinical verification is still needed.
4. Guidelines recommended by authoritative organizations
| institution | Recommended granules | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Medical Association | Xingsu cough granules | Cough after cold |
| WHO | Dextromethorphan granules | Those with severe dry cough |
| State Food and Drug Administration | Sichuan shellfish loquat dew | Cough due to phlegm heat |
5. Special reminder
1. If a cough persists for more than 2 weeks, pneumonia, asthma and other diseases need to be investigated. The detection rate of mycoplasma pneumonia has increased significantly recently.
2. Granules contain high sugar content, and diabetic patients can choose sugar-free versions or tablets instead.
3. The newly revised "Cough Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines" in November 2023 emphasizes that antibiotic granules must be used strictly in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Conclusion:Choosing cough granules requires comprehensive judgment based on specific symptoms and physical characteristics. It is recommended to use the medicine under the guidance of a pharmacist or physician. The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1st to November 10th, reflecting the hot spots of the period. Please refer to the latest diagnosis and treatment standards for actual medication use.
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