Question
My baby got a fever in the afternoon of October 4th. By evening, the fever had subsided but the baby started coughing. On the third day, there was a runny nose. For two days now, the baby has been coughing without phlegm, and later on, there was more phlegm. After taking medication for a week, the condition improved slightly. However, when lying down flat at night, coughing becomes severe, significantly disturbing deep sleep. Later, blood was drawn and a chest X-ray was taken to confirm bronchitis. After a week of medication and nebulization, the cough has stabilized, but there is still coughing with clear nasal discharge.
Answer
The treatment for bronchitis is a long process, and it requires careful medication for the baby’s condition. Stool culture and drug sensitivity tests can be done to use sensitive antibiotics to suppress infection and add pulmonary dephlegm medications for better effect. Drink plenty of water, ensure fresh indoor air, and complete recovery is necessary initially. Otherwise, it may lead to chronic bronchitis if not cured completely.