Patient's question:
The baby is now 2 years old. Initially, there was a runny nose, and medication was taken, with some recurring colds. On December 23, coughing started, and the same evening, expectorant and cough-suppressant medicine was given. It was taken for a week, and the cough has long since stopped, but there is still a lot of phlegm. On December 30, in the evening, the baby was found to be slightly wheezing while sleeping, and the same was true on December 31. On January 1, the baby went outside to play and likely caught a cold, and also ate ice cream. Today, the wheezing seems even worse. A doctor was consulted: Doctor A said it was tracheitis and recommended an IV drip; Doctor B said it was bronchitis, requiring a 5-day IV drip, and it may not improve immediately... Doctor C suggested using: Medimycin, Aminophylline, Cethidine, and VitaminDoctor's answer:
Bronchitis and tracheitis differ only slightly in their anatomical locations in medicine, but their treatment methods and prognosis are largely the same. If not treated promptly, they can develop into chronic bronchitis or asthma, so it is best to seek treatment as soon as possible. Intravenous medication is fast-acting and effective, and can include anti-inflammatory drugs (such as penicillins or cephalosporins) and bronchodilators (such as theophylline). Nebulized inhalation can also be used concurrently. I believe that pediatric hospitals adhere to strict medication principles. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery.