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 explain the difference between bronchitis and pneumonia in children?Doctor's answer:
They are mainly two different parts, and the symptoms are also different. Bronchitis generally refers to the chronic non-specific inflammation of the mucous membranes of the trachea, urethra, and surrounding tissues, which usually leads to symptoms such as coughing, phlegm production, wheezing, and recurring episodes. Pneumonia is generally divided into viral, bacterial, and mycoplasma types. Wet rales can be heard in the lungs. Whether it is pneumonia or pediatric bronchitis, it is recommended that you take your child to a formal hospital for systematic treatment.