Patient's question:
In July 2011, my throat has been feeling very uncomfortable. The elders said it's nothing, just drink more water to improve it. By September, after being in kindergarten for half a month, I caught a cold and fever. Different doctors had different opinions—some said it was fever, others said it was bronchitis. After treating it for more than half a month, it didn't get better. Later, when I went to a larger hospital, the doctor diagnosed it as bronchial asthma. Now, whenever I catch a cold and my throat gets inflamed, within a couple of days, I have an excessive amount of phlegm, and my throat makes a hoarse sound, triggering asthma attacks.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the asthma you described generally requires anti-infection, bronchodilator, expectorant, and cough-relieving treatment. Oral aminophylline sustained-release tablets, amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium, terbutaline, low-dose prednisone, combined with ultrasonic atomization, and traditional Chinese medicine Xiao Qing Long decoction and Ma Huang tang are recommended. Avoid spicy, cold, greasy foods, and enhance physical exercise to prevent colds. There are many causes of respiratory diseases in children. If a child is diagnosed with a respiratory system issue, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let their children develop picky eating habits and maintain a balanced diet.