Patient's question:
Recurrent bronchial asthma in children, which was treated in the hospital for 15 days, has flared up again. At night, there is wheezing in the trachea, and during the day, the child coughs non-stop. Western medicine has been tried, including inhaled budesonide aerosol, for half a year. But there is no improvement. It's truly frustrating. I sincerely request that a Chinese medicine expert come up with a solution for my 4-year-old child. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways. Eosinophils and mast cells are the main responses. The principle of treatment is to eliminate the cause, which involves avoiding various factors that trigger asthma attacks. Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity indoors, avoid contact with known allergens, maintain water and electrolyte balance, and supplement oxygen if necessary. Medications are generally administered through methods such as tea alkaloids, oral administration, or intramuscular injections. It is recommended: Use anti-inflammatory corticosteroids based on the severity of the condition. Antibiotics are used to control infections, and personal protection should be strengthened. Regular exercise is recommended to enhance disease resistance.