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. Many medications were brought home to stabilize for a while. Now the child only has a runny nose and coughs once a day, occasionally hearing 2-3 coughs.
Hello, can the child go back to school like this? What should be done and what should be 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 and pat the baby’s 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 hydration and vitamin C. However, be mindful not to overeat at once, as excessive protein may lead to indigestion.
3. Use fine cotton swabs and nasal aspirators for nasal congestion. When the baby has nasal congestion or blocked nostrils, use cotton swabs moistened with warm water to gently moisten and remove nasal crusts bit by bit. Parents must be careful—do not be too forceful.