Question
If a child’s breathing sounds wheezy, diagnosed by a doctor as having bronchitis pneumonia complicated with asthma, what should be done?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with bronchitis pneumonia complicated with asthma, it is recommended to go to the hospital for symptomatic treatment, including intravenous infusion to alleviate symptoms. After symptoms subside, consider using a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to manage asthma. During asthma attacks, the patient’s diet should consist mainly of light fluids, and ensure adequate water intake to prevent sputum from becoming too thick, making it difficult to cough out and potentially blocking the airways, exacerbating asthma symptoms.