Question

The child has been diagnosed with bronchitis and has previously taken pediatric Qingfei Liangxue Granules and Cefaclor, but the symptoms have not subsided. What are the treatment options?

Answer

Bronchitis typically occurs secondary to upper respiratory infections, which may be caused by bacteria or viruses. Symptoms include coughing and excessive phlegm, and if it’s a bacterial infection, the phlegm may be yellow. Treatment methods include:

  1. Cough Relief and Asthma Control: During the symptom relief phase, traditional Chinese medicine can be used to alleviate cough and asthma.
  2. External Medication Patches: For infants and young children who need to take long-term medication, external traditional Chinese medicine patches are both safe and convenient. Currently, commonly used ones include the Baicao Jiangjiang Yiqi Patch for expectoration and mucus removal and the Sijiu Patch used during winter.