Question
A 2-year-old child initially had a runny nose, which improved after taking medication. However, starting from December 23, the child began to cough and started using expectorants and cough suppressants the next evening. After one week of treatment, the cough symptoms disappeared, but the amount of phlegm increased. On the evening of December 30, the child experienced some wheezing while sleeping, and the situation was similar on December 31. On January 1, while playing outside, the child may have caught a cold and ate ice cream. Today, the symptoms of asthma have worsened.
Answer
Bronchitis and bronchiolitis differ anatomically, but their treatment methods and prognoses are generally similar. If not treated promptly, they may develop into chronic bronchitis or asthma. Therefore, it is recommended to seek treatment as soon as possible, as intravenous medication can work quickly. Treatment includes anti-inflammatory (such as penicillin or cephalosporin drugs), bronchodilation (such as aminophylline), and can also be combined with nebulizer inhalation therapy. I believe that the pediatric department of a regular hospital follows appropriate treatment principles. Wishing this child a speedy recovery.