Question
How should bronchitis in children be treated?
Answer
The treatment principle is anti-inflammation, bronchodilation, and expectorant therapy. It is often caused by viral or bacterial infections. Patients may require intravenous fluid therapy. Those with severe wheezing should be sedated and given oxygen. Cephalosporin antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics may be used. For those with excessive mucus, expectorant therapy should be combined, such as intravenous methylxanthines, and nebulization with salbutamol. Children with fever and alternating chills and fever can be treated with Xiaochaihu granules, which have a good effect.