Question
The girl has a normal body temperature and started coughing 4 days ago with phlegm, throat congestion, and 2° swelling of the tonsils bilaterally. The respiratory sounds in both lungs are slightly hoarse, with no other abnormalities. The doctor diagnosed it as acute bronchitis. Previous treatment and effects: 1. Sodium chloride injection 0.9% 100ml X 2 bottles, administration: 100ml intravenous infusion once a day; 2. Yanhu Su Ning (80 mg) X 2 vials, administration: 80 mg intravenous infusion once a day.
Answer
Children often suffer from coughs due to viral infections, but they are often accompanied by bacterial infections as well. Routine blood tests do not support bacterial infections, but further detailed examinations are still needed for a definitive diagnosis. The report shows that the child has mild anemia and it is recommended to add symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, such as cephalosporin drugs. Yanhu Su Ning is a traditional Chinese medicine with many side effects, which may be the cause of the child’s anorexia. Muxitan can be used, but once a day is sufficient since the child’s lung infection is not severe.