Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing chest pain and tightness in my chest. The hospital examination suggested a respiratory disease, but the medication hasn't been very effective. Recently, my cough has worsened. Could you please advise where to seek treatment for bronchitis in a 2-month-old infant?Doctor's answer:
The baby has developed coughing with excessive phlegm and rapid breathing again. For such a young baby, it is recommended that you opt for intravenous fluid treatment. The condition of the female baby has become highly variable, and it could easily progress to pneumonia or lead to respiratory failure and heart failure. During the hospital stay, continuous low-flow oxygen therapy, anti-infection treatment, clearing the lungs, and cooling the blood will be primarily used, along with inhalation through a nebulizer. The treatment duration is generally about one to ten days. At the same time, it is essential to enhance care—frequently patting the baby's back, paying attention to the method of changing diapers, and preventing vomiting or choking. These measures can also help prevent bronchitis or pneumonia from worsening.