Daily care for children's bronchitis

Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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For children with bronchitis, it is essential to keep warm and avoid exposure to cold and wind, especially from cold air, which can reduce the local resistance of the bronchial mucosa and exacerbate the condition of bronchitis. It is also important to monitor the child's body temperature, maintaining it above 36.5 degrees Celsius, drink plenty of water, and promote metabolism to enhance the body's immunity. Additionally, attention should be paid to the diet, which should primarily consist of liquid or semi-liquid foods. It is also appropriate to drink some sugar water or light salt water. It is important to increase dietary nutrition by consuming light, fully nutritious, balanced, and easily digestible liquid or semi-liquid foods such as porridge, egg custard, soft noodles, fresh vegetables, and fruit juices. Furthermore, it is crucial to maintain the child's respiratory passages clear, focus on expectoration, and ensure regular ventilation in the room to keep the air fresh and flowing, with appropriate temperature and humidity levels.

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Does bronchitis cause a fever?

Bronchitis, a condition that can cause symptoms of fever if it is acute inflammation. During the acute phase of inflammation, the pathogens in the body stimulate the body's temperature regulation center, leading to chills and fever. Clinically, there may also be an acute facial expression, accompanied by complications such as difficulty breathing and cyanosis of the lips. If it is chronic bronchitis, fever symptoms generally do not occur, with the main symptoms being cough, sputum production, and difficulty breathing. Diagnosis requires combination with laboratory test results, and treatment measures and plans should be taken according to the cause of the disease.

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Can bronchitis be cured?

This still depends on the specific situation. If it is acute bronchitis, in most cases, the recovery is usually good after treatment and it can generally be cured. However, in some individual cases, such as elderly and frail patients or those who have not received timely treatment, symptoms may persist and develop into chronic bronchitis. If it is chronic bronchitis, treatment is relatively difficult and it's hard to completely cure. Patients often suffer from the condition every year, with episodes lasting more than three months, affecting the quality of their daily life.

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How to treat bronchitis in children

The main symptoms of bronchitis in children are coughing and excessive phlegm, and there may also be symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Generally, when caring for a sick child at home, it’s important to pay attention to their diet. The diet should be light and easy to digest, with an appropriate increase in nutrition. Foods that are too sweet, too salty, or cold should be avoided. Also, avoid giving the child big tonic foods or foods that are rich and greasy, like fish, shrimp, or crab, which can cause allergies. Additionally, ensure the air has adequate humidity, typically maintaining it between 55%-65%. Let the child drink warm water frequently, change positions regularly, and pat their back to help expel phlegm. Proper rest is also important. If the child is really uncomfortable, has persistent coughing, or shows clear signs of fever and irritability, it is advised to go to the hospital promptly, so a doctor can assess the child’s condition and treat them accordingly.

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How is bronchitis treated?

If the body suffers from bronchitis, how should it be treated? When the body has inflammation, the main principle is to choose antimicrobial drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment. Patients with mild symptoms can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs either orally or by intramuscular injection. If oral medication alone does not produce clear effects, or if symptoms do not improve, a drug sensitivity test can be done. Based on the test results, administer a sensitive antibiotic intravenously. At the same time, it's also important to choose antipyretic analgesics to relieve fever symptoms, as well as medications that thin the mucus for symptomatic treatment.

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How is bronchitis diagnosed?

In clinical practice, if bronchitis is suspected, it is not very difficult to confirm the diagnosis. It generally involves combining clinical symptoms with results from routine blood tests, chest X-rays, or CT scans for a definitive diagnosis. Most cases will show thickened bronchial or lung markings, and an increase in the total number of white blood cells in the blood. The main symptoms include coughing, expectoration, and difficulty breathing. Diagnosis can be confirmed by combining personal medical history, physical signs, and laboratory test results, allowing for timely anti-inflammatory treatment.