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Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
About me
Graduated from Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with rich clinical experience.
Proficient in diseases
Treat common and prevalent respiratory diseases in respiratory medicine such as COPD, emphysema, bronchial asthma, and chronic bronchitis with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
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Can whooping cough be cured?
Whooping cough can be cured. First, it is important to have a correct understanding, avoid mental tension, and not be under too much mental stress. This disease is a respiratory infectious disease and predominantly occurs in children under five years old, with a high occurrence rate in the autumn and winter seasons. The main typical symptoms include paroxysmal, cluster-like coughing. The early stages of the disease resemble common cold symptoms, with occurrences like runny nose, sneezing, and tearing up. Generally, after about a week, rapid, paroxysmal coughing occurs, and some coughs may sound like a dog barking, also known as a bark-like cough.
What fruit to eat when having a cold and headache?
For cold-related headaches, it's advisable to consume more fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C. These can help boost metabolism, replenish energy, and aid in the repair of tissue membranes. Common fruits include apples, oranges, grapes, pears, bananas, cucumbers, bitter gourd, and dragon fruit, all of which can be consumed. For headaches, local massages can be effective, and other physical therapies such as acupuncture and cupping may also help alleviate cold-induced headaches. If fever symptoms are present, physical methods or medication should be used to reduce the fever.
What should I do if I have a tracheitis fever?
Fever caused by tracheitis should be treated according to the severity of the fever. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, you can wipe the palms, soles, neck, and chest with warm water, or use a cool towel to compress the forehead for physical cooling. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, you can take medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce fever, and drink plenty of water to promote metabolism. Recheck the temperature after two hours. The main principle in treating tracheitis is to choose antibacterial drugs to control the infection. (Please consult a professional physician before taking any medication, and do not medicate blindly.)
What to do if you catch a cold?
You should drink more water and rest more when you have a cold, and avoid staying up late. At the same time, adjust your attitude and properly understand the disease of the common cold; there is no need for too much mental or emotional pressure. You can measure your temperature twice a day and drink more ginger brown sugar water. Meanwhile, take chlorpheniramine maleate tablets to relieve symptoms such as runny nose and nasal congestion. If your temperature rises above 38°C, you can take medications like acetaminophen to reduce fever. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.)
What is the pertussis vaccine?
The pertussis vaccine we currently administer is a combination vaccine that primarily includes diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus, commonly referred to as the DTP vaccine. It is generally administered for the first time when a baby is three months old, the second dose at four months of age, and the third dose at five months. A booster vaccine is given again when the child is one and a half to two years old to produce antibodies that can effectively prevent pertussis, a respiratory infectious disease. It is important to detect early, vaccinate in a timely manner, and prevent early.
How to get better from a cold quickly?
First, it is important to correctly understand the common cold. The common cold itself is caused by a decrease in body immunity, infection by rhinoviruses, pharyngoviruses, adenoviruses, influenza, or parainfluenza viruses, leading to symptoms of respiratory infection. The principle of treatment is to choose symptomatic medicinal treatment, combined with antiviral drugs, and causative treatment. In terms of diet, attention should be paid to avoiding overly greasy, stimulating, and spicy foods, drinking plenty of hot water, measuring body temperature twice daily, and consuming foods like kiwifruit, celery, and spinach to help with metabolism.
Can you exercise when you have a cold?
When you have a cold, it is appropriate to engage in some light exercise, such as walking or slow strolling, and avoid vigorous exercise. Vigorous exercise can easily lead to physical fatigue, decreased immunity, and the possibility of secondary bacterial infections. Additionally, intense exercise can cause the sweat pores to dilate, making it easy to catch external pathogens, leading to or exacerbating symptoms such as fever and chills. You should drink more ginger tea, rest well, avoid spicy foods, and drink plenty of water. If fever symptoms are present, physical measures to reduce the fever should be taken, or antipyretic analgesic medications should be taken orally.
The causes of colds and fever
First, it should be correctly understood that a fever is a type of immune response of the body. When the body is infected by bacteria, viruses, chlamydia, mycoplasma, etc., it leads to this kind of immune response, causing fever symptoms. During a fever, the body's blood concentrates in the brain tissues, and other important organs such as the liver, heart, and gastrointestinal tract. Comparatively, the blood supply to the hands, feet, and limbs decreases, which is a protective response. A cold is caused by a viral infection, and inflammation stimulates the body's temperature regulation center, causing a protective reaction. Therefore, there is no need to worry; symptomatic treatment is enough.
Symptoms of bronchitis in children
Bronchitis tends to manifest suddenly and with typical symptoms in children compared to adults. In cases of acute bronchitis, it can lead to fever, chills, and fatigue. Typical respiratory symptoms include coughing, expectoration, and difficulty breathing. Severe cases may also show signs of oxygen deprivation such as cyanosis of the lips and changes in nail color; additionally, scattered dry rales can be heard in the lungs, and when there is more sputum, wet rales can be heard at the base of the lungs. It is necessary to promptly choose penicillin-type antibiotics to control the infection and use medications to dilute the sputum for symptomatic treatment. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on specific conditions.)
How many days can a cold heal by itself?
The common cold is a frequently occurring disease in clinical practice, mainly divided into the common cold and influenza. These diseases are infectious and self-healing, and generally, recovery can occur naturally within three to seven days. The primary approach is to drink plenty of water, rest adequately, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, ensure sufficient quality sleep, and choose light, soft, and easy-to-digest foods in the diet. It is advisable to measure the body temperature twice a day and not to worry excessively. Mild cases do not require the use of antibiotics.