Effective Treatment Methods for Persistent Cough
Contrary to popular belief, antibiotics are not beneficial for persistent cough. It has been announced that antibiotics are not effective in persistent cough accompanying mild chest infections. A group of scientists, conducting research on the subject, had 2,000 patients keep a "illness diary" in 12 European countries. According to the research results, antibiotics used by patients complaining of persistent cough in respiratory tract infections where pneumonia is not suspected, not only are not beneficial but can also be harmful. It is stated that the use of antibiotics controls the course of the disease, but does not affect the duration and severity of the persistent cough. However, the use of antibiotics appears to be mandatory in the treatment of pneumonia.
Antibiotic Use is Mandatory for Pneumonia Treatment
Between 2007 and 2010, a research team led by Poul Little, a lecturer at Southampton University, conducted research on patients of different age groups in countries including Belgium, England, France, and Germany. As a result of the research, it is stated that the use of antibiotics in the treatment of persistent cough, which lasts an average of 1 month, in lower respiratory tract diseases such as bronchitis has no relieving effect. However, it is emphasized that the use of antibiotics is mandatory in the treatment of respiratory tract diseases that significantly damage the lungs, such as pneumonia.
