Patient's question:
My baby keeps coughing and looks very tired every time. Their eyes are red and they have tears coming out. Also, every time they finish feeding, they spit it out. The milk feels slippery, as if it has phlegm. They can't sleep well at night and are always fussy, crying.What kind of assistance I need: I want to know what symptoms may reappear if a child gets bronchitis?
Doctor's answer:
Bronchitis in children is a common and frequently occurring illness that significantly affects their physical and mental health. Bronchitis is very common during childhood and is mostly secondary to upper respiratory tract infections. When the illness begins, symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections such as nasal congestion and runny nose appear first, followed by a gradual recurrence of a mild, hoarse cough. In the early stages of the illness, respiratory secretions increase continuously, and coughing produces mucus, initially thin and soon turning into purulent sputum. After 5 to 10 days, the sputum becomes thinner, and the cough gradually disappears.