Patient's question:
A few days ago, after taking the baby out for a play and coming home, I started having a runny nose. In the evening, while napping, I experienced rapid breathing. By the third day, I had already started coughing with wheezing sounds. The doctor conducted a thorough examination and diagnosed me with asthmatic bronchitis, prescribing medication for three days (consulted two doctors, previously prescribed azithromycin...Doctor's answer:
It is inflammation of the urethral mucosa caused by viral or bacterial infections, physical or chemical injuries, or allergic reactions, and it often recurs during cold seasons or sudden temperature changes. Acute bronchitis generally has a rapid onset and a short course, typically resolving within one to three weeks. In some cases, it may progress into chronic bronchitis.Treating with Patches?
(1) Medication:
- Sulfur powder: 50g
- Licorice: 50g
- White peony root: 20g
- White (Atractylodes rhizome): 20g
- White alum: 10g
- Total alkaloids of Panax notoginseng: 150g
Preparation:
First, decoct the licorice, white peony root, and white in water twice, then mix the decoctions and refine them into a thick paste. Dry the Panax notoginseng and white alum, grind them into powder, and finally mix with the total alkaloids of Panax notoginseng. Mix well and set aside for use.
Usage:
First, clean and dry the navel with warm water. Apply 200mg of the above medication to the navel depression, cover it with a soft paper piece, then place cotton on top and gently press it. Secure it with adhesive tape. Change the medication every 5–7 days. Used for chronic bronchitis with cough.
(2) Medication:
- Tare: 15g
- Rhubarb: 30g
- Areca nut: 8g
- Mускатный перец (Mускатный перец): 5g
- Mercuric chloride (a small amount)
Preparation:
Grind mercuric chloride separately. Roast the remaining herbs, grind them into fine powder, sieve them, add mercuric chloride, mix evenly, grind again, and then stir into honey to form a paste.
Usage:
Apply to the Shenque (CV8) acupoint. Used for bronchitis with a heat-predominant pattern.
Source: Essentials of External Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine
(3) Medication:
- White mustard seed: 3g
- Pinellia ternata: 3g
- Fennel: 0.5g
- Ephedra: 5g
- Asarum: 2g
- Musk (a small amount)
Preparation:
Grind musk separately. Grind the remaining herbs into fine powder and store in a bottle for use.
Usage:
First, place musk in the navel, then add the remaining herbs. Apply moxa moxibustion with ginger, 3–5 cones per session, with 10 days constituting one course.
Source: Compendium of Moxibustion Therapy in China
The above suggestions are for the question, "How to treat wheezing bronchitis in an eleven-month-old baby?" It is hoped that this may assist you. Wishing you good health!