Patient's question:
Before, my son got infected and had a fever. First, he had a runny nose, then phlegm, and then coughing. We gave him Xiao'er Qingfei Liangxue Granules, but except for Cefixime, his symptoms didn't improve. The day before yesterday, the hospital said he had bronchitis and needed to receive intravenous fluids for 3-5 days. I was scared...Doctor's answer:
Bronchitis is most commonly secondary to respiratory infections or a clinical diagnostic symptom of many acute respiratory infectious diseases. The etiology involves various bacteria or viruses, or it can be transmitted through fragmentation. The onset can be gradual or acute, with most cases initially presenting with upper respiratory symptoms, cough being the primary manifestation. It often starts as a mild cough and later progresses to phlegm. If the infection is bacterial, yellow phlegm may be expelled.Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
1. Cough Relief and Asthma Relief: During the alleviation phase, many traditional Chinese medicine formulations for cough relief and asthma relief can be used, which can also alleviate symptoms to some extent.
2. External Application Medicines: Many infants and young children who fall ill may experience long-term medication side effects. The safety and convenience of external application of traditional Chinese medicine make it a good alternative. Currently, commonly used options include the Phlegm-Expelling and Mucus-Removing Baicao Qingjiang Yiqi Patch and the Four-Nine Patch for winter use.