Treatment methods for pediatric tracheitis
Disease description:
My child keeps having recurring coughs, and many medications don't seem to help. I suspect it might be caused by pediatric bronchitis. What are the treatment options for childhood bronchitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The treatment of pediatric tracheitis mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Medication: According to the causative pathogen, antibiotics such as penicillin or cephalosporins may be used to combat infection and reduce inflammation. For symptoms of wheezing, bronchodilators such as anticholinergic agents can be administered via nebulization. Expectorants like ambroxol may also be used to relieve coughing and excessive mucus production.
2. Massage therapy (Tuina): Techniques such as soothing the liver and clearing the lungs, moving the Ba Gua points, and clearing the stomach can help alleviate wheezing and promote sputum expulsion.
3. Dietary therapy: Certain foods, such as Chinese yam soup, mustard greens porridge, and cucumber juice, may help relieve symptoms and have beneficial therapeutic effects.
4. General supportive care: This includes drinking plenty of fluids, maintaining clear airways, and ensuring adequate rest, all of which support recovery.
Treatment for pediatric tracheitis should be tailored to the individual child's condition and carried out under the guidance of a physician to ensure prompt recovery.
