Question
My son is 7 years old and has recently been experiencing asthma and coughing. How should we treat his asthmatic bronchitis?
Answer
In this situation, it is considered possible that it may be caused by pneumonia. For the treatment of pneumonia, anti-inflammatory drugs should be used to eliminate pathogens. The choice of sensitive drugs depends on the specific pathogen, with early treatment and sufficient course duration determined based on the condition. At the same time, symptomatic treatment should also be administered, such as giving oral antipyretics if there is a fever and using expectorants to relieve coughing. In cases of severe pneumonia, it is important to seek additional inpatient treatment at the hospital in a timely manner.