I’ve been coughing for more than a month now — and honestly, it’s been exhausting.
It started with just a sore throat and a light dry cough, so I thought it was just a cold. But then the cough wouldn’t go away. It got worse, especially at night, and I was waking up coughing. I felt tired all the time.

I went to the pharmacy multiple times and tried all kinds of medicine — cough syrup, lozenges, cold tablets, herbal stuff — but nothing really worked. I just kept hoping it would get better on its own… it didn’t.

After talking to others and doing some research, I found out it’s not just “a flu” — there are actually several viruses spreading in Korea right now:

🔸 Adenovirus – Can cause fever, sore throat, and long-lasting cough.
🔸 Influenza (Type A/B) – Usually a winter virus, but it’s oddly active now.
🔸 Mycoplasma pneumonia – A bacterial infection that causes dry, persistent coughing. Normal cold meds don’t help — it needs antibiotics.
🔸 COVID-19 – Still around, even if symptoms are mild. A lingering cough can be one of them.

If your symptoms last more than a few days or get worse — please go to a hospital. Don’t do what I did and try to wait it out. It’s not just “a simple cold.” A lot of people I know are going through the same thing, and many needed antibiotics or prescription treatment.

Also, please wear a mask when you’re out in crowded areas, and don’t ignore even “small” symptoms. Washing your hands regularly and getting enough rest really helps too.

Let’s all take care of ourselves and look out for one another. I hope everyone feels better soon 🙏