Patient's question:
Symptoms: Fever, coughOnset date: September 20, 2009
Laboratory test results: Acute bronchitis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection
Previous treatment and effectiveness: Hospitalized and received two courses of antibiotics. On October 6th, an X-ray was taken, and the doctor said it was okay to be discharged, bringing back a lot of medicine to stabilize for a while. Now the child only has a runny nose and coughs once a day, occasionally hearing 2-3 times.
Hello, can the child go back to school like this? What should be done and paid attention to during this period.
Doctor's answer:
Key points for home care:1. Frequent body-shaking and back-patting to help respiratory secretions discharge. When the baby coughs a lot, it can be painful during naps. Parents should remember to frequently shake the baby’s body and pat their back to assist in expelling respiratory secretions.
2. Eat more fruits and soups, and less eggs. Food should be light and easy to digest, focusing on water and vitamin C. However, be mindful not to overeat at once, as excessive protein can lead to indigestion.
3. Use fine cotton swabs and nasal aspirators for nasal congestion. When the baby has a stuffy or blocked nose, use cotton swabs dampened with warm water to moisten the nasal crusts. Gently remove them bit by bit. Parents must be extremely careful not to apply excessive force.