Question
How should children’s bronchitis be treated?
Answer
When children exhibit symptoms such as a runny nose and phlegm in the throat, and are diagnosed with acute bacterial bronchitis caused by a cold, doctors may recommend appropriate antibiotic treatment, such as cefalexin or amoxicillin, to control the infection. In addition, maintaining moderate humidity in the environment, encouraging children to drink plenty of water to thin out phlegm, patting on the back to assist with expectoration, and monitoring the child’s symptom changes are important home care measures. If symptoms worsen or there is no sign of improvement, consult a doctor or take the child back to the hospital for examination immediately.