What are the symptoms of bronchitis in babies?

Written by Yan Xin Liang
Pediatrics
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Babies with bronchitis, especially older ones, generally exhibit coughing, phlegm, and wheezing. Some may also have a fever, along with symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing. During physical examinations of the lungs, rales caused by phlegm can sometimes be heard in the throat, and in some cases, wheezing and asthmatic sounds can be observed. The lungs may reveal inconsistent moist rales. The primary treatment for these children involves cough suppression, phlegm removal, and anti-infection therapy.

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How should tracheitis be treated to get better?

Bronchitis is primarily due to a decline in a person's immune resistance, followed by bronchial infection by external microorganisms, causing local inflammation in the bronchi and the formation of a large amount of secretion. The main symptoms exhibited by patients are coughing and expectoration. The treatment of bronchitis should first be handled as an infectious disease, providing appropriate anti-infection treatment, such as antibacterial and antiviral therapy. Additionally, if the patient presents symptoms of coughing and expectoration, some expectorants and symptomatic cough suppressants should be administered. If the patient exhibits symptoms of wheezing and breathlessness, treatments such as nebulization, spasm relief, and asthma relief should be given. Generally, the treatment duration for bronchitis is about a week, and the symptoms can generally be completely controlled. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can tracheitis be inherited?

Bronchitis is a common disease in clinical practice. Patients often experience symptoms such as cough, expectoration, wheezing, and chest tightness. So, is bronchitis hereditary after contracting it? Bronchitis is not a genetic disease and is not hereditary. The causes of bronchitis in patients are often due to infections, physical and chemical irritations, allergies, and other factors, and are not largely related to genetics. Moreover, bronchitis can generally be controlled with active treatment.

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How to treat cough caused by tracheitis

After suffering from bronchitis, coughing is one of the most common symptoms. How should a cough due to bronchitis be treated? First, the treatment should target the cause of the bronchitis. For instance, if it is caused by a bacterial infection, a sensitive antibiotic should be chosen. If it is caused by a mycoplasma infection, an antibiotic effective against mycoplasma should be used. Additionally, medication should be used to specifically address the cough. If it is a dry cough, antitussive and cough suppressant medicines can be used. However, if it is a cough with a lot of phlegm, expectorants should be chosen, and cough suppressants should be used cautiously, especially in cases where the phlegm is thick and difficult to expel, or in elderly or frail individuals. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should be paid attention to in bronchitis?

Bronchitis is a common respiratory infection. First, it is important to rest, drink plenty of water, abstain from smoking and alcohol, and avoid foods that are highly irritating. Do not eat spicy foods like chili peppers, avoid seafood, and reduce consumption of greasy foods like meat. Instead, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. You can use pear with rock sugar and Fritillaria cirrhosa to make a drink that helps dilute phlegm and relieve coughing. The treatment mainly involves choosing antibacterial drugs to control the infection and using medications to dilute phlegm and relieve bronchial smooth muscle spasms. In addition, it is important to measure body temperature and ensure the room is well-ventilated and disinfected. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What will happen in the late stage of tracheitis?

Bronchitis typically refers to chronic bronchitis in a clinical setting. Bronchitis is commonly found in middle-aged and older adults, often triggered by prolonged smoking, repeated respiratory infections, and long-term exposure to harmful gases in the air, leading to chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is an irreversible inflammatory condition. The frequency of bronchitis episodes increases over time in affected individuals. If bronchitis progresses to an advanced stage without timely medical intervention, it may evolve into more severe chronic clinical conditions like emphysema or chronic pulmonary heart disease. Therefore, it is crucial to take bronchitis seriously and provide appropriate symptomatic treatment.