Question
How to treat a child with bronchitis?
Answer
The principle of treating a child’s bronchitis involves anti-inflammatory, asthma control, and expectoration. It is commonly caused by viral or bacterial infections. Intravenous fluid therapy may be required, and for severe cases of breathlessness, sedatives and oxygen therapy might be necessary. Cephalosporin antibiotics or macrolide drugs can be used for treatment. If there is an increase in sputum later on, expectorant therapy should be combined, involving intravenous injection ofMuxitan (Mucosolvan) and nebulizer inhalation therapy. For symptoms of fever with alternating chills and fever, the treatment with Xiao Chaihu Granules can be effective.