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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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.

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Daily care for children's bronchitis

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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Is bronchitis serious?

Bronchitis is one of the common respiratory diseases, caused by microbes, physical and chemical irritants, or allergies, among other factors. It involves inflammation of the bronchial mucosa. Generally, this condition is not severe. After contracting bronchitis, patients often experience symptoms such as coughing and expectoration. Some patients may also experience fever, chest tightness, and other symptoms. However, in most cases, bronchitis can heal within two to three weeks. In a minority of cases, if it persists, it may develop into chronic bronchitis.

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Symptoms of bronchitis

Bronchitis refers to an inflammatory lesion of the bronchial mucosa caused by biological, physical, chemical stimuli, or allergies, among other factors. Bronchitis generally occurs sporadically without epidemic tendencies. It is more common in elderly and frail patients. The primary clinical symptoms include coughing and expectoration, often occurring in cold seasons or when there are significant changes in temperature. Clinically, bronchitis can present with fever in some patients. Initially, there may be a dry cough or a small amount of sputum, which can increase in volume over time. Some patients may experience worsening coughs occasionally accompanied by bloody sputum. The cough can persist for two to three weeks. If it persists, it can develop into chronic bronchitis or pneumonia, which should be taken seriously.

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What to drink for bronchitis?

Patients with bronchitis can appropriately drink some plain boiled water, as it is the best beverage. It can promote the metabolism of the body and accelerate the circulation of the blood, effectively removing toxins and aiding in a quicker recovery from illness. Additionally, it is advisable to also drink some fruit and vegetable juices, which contain abundant vitamins. These vitamins can serve an antibacterial and germicidal role, greatly assisting in disease recovery. It is recommended that everyone ensures to rest adequately during illness, avoid excessive fatigue, maintain a relaxed mood, and not to be under too much stress. Patients suffering from bronchitis must ensure that their airways are clear to avoid coughing and expelling phlegm. Furthermore, one can also take cough and phlegm relieving medications under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate symptoms.