Question
My child is almost one year old and has been sick for a week without a fever. We have been administering penicillin and Qingkailing for 5 days, but the throat still makes a buzzing sound. Previous treatment and effects: No previous treatment for this condition, no allergies, no family history of hereditary diseases. What kind of help do I need? How should the doctor treat it? Should we continue with intravenous fluids? Thank you.
Answer
Based on the patient’s symptoms, an initial consideration is acute bronchitis, which often results from incomplete healing of upper respiratory infections, characterized by frequent coughing, expectoration, fever, chills, nasal congestion, and runny nose. It is recommended to get plenty of rest, avoid overworking, and always maintain a cheerful mood, not too anxious. Dietarily, it is suggested not to eat fatty and spicy foods.