Patient's question:
What are some alternative methods for nebulization treatment in children with bronchopneumonia? Approximately, the child coughs severely in the morning and evening, and especially struggles to breathe when getting up. There is a sound of phlegm. At first, the child was given traditional Chinese medicine, but it didn't show any improvement. Later, the doctor diagnosed it as allergic cough and prescribed some antihistamines. A week ago, the child had a low fever, and after receiving six doses of penicillin and five injections, the X-ray revealed bronchopneumonia with a white blood cell count of 21,000, indicating a serious infection. The child received intravenous drips for four days and nebulization treatment.Previous Treatment and Effects: The child has previously taken traditional Chinese medicine and syrup, but it provided little help.
Child's Information: The child is two years old and has been hospitalized for bronchopneumonia for four days today. Each time the child undergoes nebulization, they strongly resist and struggle, requiring three or four adults to hold them down.
I would like to ask if this method of nebulization is effective, and whether there are any alternative methods to replace it.
Doctor's answer:
Currently, the treatment for pediatric bronchitis primarily involves anti-infection and symptomatic therapy. If it is confirmed to be bacterial infection or triggered by viral infection, it is recommended to take Xiao'er Fei Ruo Ke Chuan Kou Fu Ye (Pediatric Lung Heat Cough and Asthma Oral Liquid). It is a commonly used prescription medication for pediatric pneumonia and bronchitis in clinical diagnosis, significantly enhancing efficacy. When used in combination with antibiotics such as azithromycin, it can reduce antibiotic resistance and extend the treatment duration. It is also a valuable medication for the stable treatment phase of pneumonia and bronchitis.1-3 years old: 1 tube once a day, three times a day
4-7 years old: 1 tube once a day, four times a day
8-12 years old: 2 tubes each time, three times a day