What should I do if the patient has excessive phlegm? ——Analysis of hot health topics in 10 days
Recently, searches for topics related to "excessive phlegm" have surged on major health platforms. Especially with the seasonal change of respiratory diseases, how to scientifically deal with the symptoms of excessive phlegm has become the focus of public attention. This article will combine hotspot data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured guide from causes, solutions to dietary adjustments.
1. Popularity ranking of causes of excessive phlegm (data source: health platform search statistics)
| Ranking | Cause | Discussion proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Respiratory tract infections (cold/flu) | 42% |
| 2 | chronic bronchitis | 23% |
| 3 | air pollution irritation | 15% |
| 4 | allergic reaction | 12% |
| 5 | Improper diet (such as too much dairy) | 8% |
2. Top 5 popular solutions
| method | Implementation points | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| postural drainage | Get up in the morning and pat your back in prone position | Avoid doing it immediately after a meal |
| aerosol inhalation | Normal saline + medicine (doctor’s advice required) | No more than 3 times a day |
| Chinese medicine instead of tea | Boil tangerine peel + monk fruit | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Breathing training | abdominal breathing exercises | 10-15 minutes each time |
| environmental regulation | Keep humidity 50%-60% | With air purifier |
3. Comparison of the popularity of dietary therapy programs
According to food app data, the collection of the following three expectorant recipes has increased significantly in the past 10 days:
| Recipe name | core ingredients | Production time | Suitable crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Lily Soup | Sydney pear, fresh lily, rock sugar | 30 minutes | Dry cough with little phlegm |
| Carrot honey drink | White radish, honey, ginger | Marinate for 2 hours | Those with white and thin phlegm |
| Tangerine peel and red bean soup | Five-year tangerine peel and red bean | Simmer for 1.5 hours | Those with sticky phlegm that is difficult to cough up |
4. Key tips recommended by doctors
1.Be wary of abnormal sputum:Yellow-green sputum accompanied by fever requires prompt medical attention. Rust-colored sputum may be a sign of pneumonia.
2.Use cough suppressants with caution:Forcibly stopping a cough when there is a lot of phlegm may cause airway obstruction. You should first eliminate the phlegm and then stop the cough.
3.Long term management:Patients with chronic diseases are recommended to record changes in sputum volume and use sputum index cards (as shown below) for self-monitoring.
| Graduation | Features | Handling suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Ⅰ degree | Daily＜10ml | Drink more water and observe |
| Ⅱ degree | 10-30ml/day | Need drug intervention |
| III degree | ＞30ml/day | seek medical attention immediately |
5. Latest research trends
1. The latest paper in the "Chinese Respiratory Journal" points out that "Active Circulating Breathing Technique" (ACBT) twice a day can improve sputum excretion efficiency by 37%.
2. The Japanese pharmaceutical community discovered that bromelain is better than some synthetic drugs in diluting sputum.
Warm reminder: The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023. Please refer to the clinician’s diagnosis for the specific treatment plan.
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