Patient's question:
Before, my son got infected and had a fever. First, he had a runny nose, then phlegm, and then coughing. We gave him Xiao'er Qingfei Liangxue Granules, except for Cefixime, but his symptoms didn't improve. The day before yesterday, he went to the hospital and was diagnosed with bronchitis, needing to receive intravenous fluids for 3-5 days. I was scared...Doctor's answer:
Bronchitis is most commonly secondary to respiratory infections or a clinical diagnostic symptom of many acute respiratory infectious diseases. The etiology involves various bacteria or viruses, or it may be a split infection. The onset can be gradual or acute, with most cases initially presenting with upper respiratory symptoms, cough being the primary manifestation. It may start as a mild cough and later develop into phlegm. If it is a bacterial infection, yellow phlegm may be expelled.Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment
1. Cough Relief and Asthma Relief: During the period, many traditional Chinese medicine formulations for cough relief and asthma relief can be used, which can also alleviate symptoms to some extent.
2. External Application Medicines: Many infants and young children who fall ill may experience long-term medication side effects. The safety and convenience of external application of traditional Chinese medicine make it a good alternative. Currently, commonly used options include the Phlegm-Expelling and Mucus-Removing Baicao Qiongjiang Yiqi Patch and the Four-Nine Patch for winter use.