Should I take expectorants for rhinitis and pharyngitis?

Rhinitis and pharyngitis may refer to the condition when rhinitis is accompanied by pharyngitis, in which case expectorants are generally required. Rhinitis combined with pharyngitis is often caused by bacterial or viral infections, leading to congestion and swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa, requiring the use of expectorant drugs for treatment. Here are some commonly used medications:

1. Antibiotics: Including cefixime tablets, amoxicillin capsules, azithromycin dispersible tablets, etc. Rhinitis combined with pharyngitis can be treated with these drugs as prescribed;

2. Antiviral drugs: Including ribavirin capsules, antiviral oral liquid, Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid, etc. Rhinitis combined with pharyngitis can also be treated with these drugs as prescribed;

3. Antihistamines: Including diphenhydramine tablets, loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, etc. These drugs can relieve nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose caused by rhinitis, as well as sore throat and itching caused by pharyngitis. They are also suitable for rhinitis combined with pharyngitis;

4. Mucus excretion promoters: Including eucalyptol enteric-soluble soft capsules, ambroxol hydrochloride tablets, etc. These drugs can promote the excretion of nasal and pharyngeal mucosa secretions, so they are also suitable for rhinitis combined with pharyngitis;

5. Others: Chinese patent medicines such as rhinitis tablets and Biyuan Shu oral liquid have the effect of clearing the nasal passages and can also relieve the discomfort caused by pharyngitis. They are also suitable for rhinitis combined with pharyngitis.

It is recommended that patients use these drugs under the guidance of doctors to avoid blind medication. At the same time, pay attention to local hygiene and cleanliness, eat light food, and avoid spicy and stimulating foods to prevent worsening of the condition.