Patient's question:
My daughter has been coughing badly and having difficulty breathing for the past few days. The doctor said she has acute bronchitis. What are the diagnostic criteria for acute bronchitis?Doctor's answer:
Regarding the diagnostic criteria, it is determined based on a child's blood test results, in addition to thorough examinations such as chest X-rays. This condition requires visiting a formal hospital's respiratory department for detailed testing and seeking advice from the attending physician. If the tests show significant inflammation, it is necessary to cooperate with antibiotic medications, along with various symptomatic treatments like lung-cleansing and blood-cooling herbs. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this condition often exhibits symptoms of lung heat, primarily caused by bacterial or viral infections.