Question

My child has been coughing since yesterday and started wheezing at night. Today, the wheezing has become more severe. There are no other symptoms, just a very loud wheezing sound. What is this condition and what medication should I give? Additional Question: We went to the children’s hospital today, and the doctor said it’s bronchitis and prescribed Hikla. However, the child is having trouble sleeping due to the wheezing and there is no fever. They cry repeatedly when they wake up. What is going on with them now? What kind of disease is it? What medication should be taken?

Answer

  1. General Treatment: Pay attention to indoor temperature, humidity, and ventilation; maintain a comfortable or semi-recumbent position.
  2. Sedation and Oxygen Therapy.
  3. Bronchodilation and Expectoration.
  4. Anti-allergy; avoid contact with allergens.
  5. Antibiotic Use.
  6. Traditional Chinese Medicine. Medications should be selected according to medical instructions:
  • Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate: Intravenous infusion, 4-8 mg per kilogram per dose, once daily.
  • Prednisone Acetate: Oral, 1-2 mg per kilogram per day, 3-4 times daily.
  • Isoproterenol: Sublingual administration, 2.5-10 mg per dose, as needed every 4 hours.
  • Aminophylline: As prescribed.
  • Ammonium Chloride: Oral or intravenous infusion, 3-6 mg per kilogram per dose, 1-4 times daily.
  • Sodium Bicarbonate: 5%, as prescribed.
  • Glucose Injection 10%: As prescribed.
  • Methylhydroxy…