Patient's question:
The voice is hoarse, always like it's hard to get air out! The sound of releasing air is loud~ It has been about 5 days~ The reason is catching a cold~ Past treatment and effectiveness: Taking anti-inflammatory medication~ The specific medication is unclear~ Babies are given general medications! The specific type is also unknown...Doctor's answer:
It is a common respiratory disease in children with a high incidence rate, which can recur throughout the year and peaks during winter and spring. When children suffer from bronchitis, they often experience varying degrees of fever, cough, reduced appetite, or accompanied by dry vomiting, nausea, and vomiting. Younger children may also exhibit symptoms such as shortness of breath and wheezing, which are characteristic of bronchiolitis.Advice:
1. Prevent Cold Exposure: Fluctuations in temperature, especially exposure to cold, can weaken the local resistance of the urethral mucosa, exacerbating bronchitis. Therefore, parents should adjust the child's clothing according to temperature changes.
2. Drink More Water: Children with bronchitis often have varying degrees of fever, leading to significant water loss. It is important to ensure they drink plenty of fluids.
3. Adequate Nutrition: Bronchitis in children leads to high nutrient consumption. Combined with fever and bacterial toxins affecting gastrointestinal function, poor digestion and absorption can result. Thus, nutritional deficiencies in children with bronchitis should not be overlooked.