Patient's question:
The child has a cold accompanied by cough. They went to the hospital for a thorough examination and treatment. Taking medicine orally didn't seem to have much effect. The examination results at the hospital showed that the doctor diagnosed it as acute bronchitis. They would like to consult the doctor about some dietary methods for treating pediatric acute bronchitis.Doctor's answer:
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disease in children with a high incidence rate, which can recur throughout the year, peaking during winter and spring. When children suffer from bronchitis, they often experience varying degrees of fever, cough, reduced appetite, accompanied by dry vomiting, nausea, and vomiting. Younger children may also exhibit symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath, which are characteristic of bronchiolitis. Although a very small number of children may develop bronchopneumonia, the majority of cases are mild and can be effectively treated with the following home remedies.200 grams of tofu, 30 milliliters of raw radish juice, and 60 grams of honey are mixed well to make one dose. This dose is taken twice a day, with one dose per day. Alternatively, 60 grams of Job's tears and 15 grams of Poria powder can be cooked into porridge for consumption. Eating twice a day is also effective in treating acute bronchitis in children.