Patient's question:
Coughing has persisted for about a week. Initially, it was a dry cough, but later it became productive with phlegm. Over these days, I had high fever, but after taking medication, the fever subsided. However, I still felt uneasy and went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor listened for a few moments and said our lungs aren't in good condition. After taking X-rays, it was diagnosed as bronchopneumonia. What assistance is needed: How should this child's bronchopneumonia be treated?Doctor's answer:
It should be bronchitis. It is recommended to avoid spicy foods, drink an appropriate amount of water, and pay attention to preventing colds. Drinking a lot of strong tea is important, and it is necessary to thoroughly eliminate or prevent the interference of smoke and irritating gases on the respiratory tract. Engage in appropriate physical exercise and choose less intense sports activities to help stabilize respiratory function and increase resistance to cold and diseases. Eat more foods that clear the lungs, calm asthma, expel phlegm, warm the lungs, and strengthen the spleen, such as ginkgo, loquat, pomelo, pumpkin, kelp, and nori.