How to treat cough caused by bronchitis in children
Disease description:
My child has been experiencing frequent coughing for the past two or three days. It turned out to be caused by pediatric bronchitis. How is cough caused by pediatric bronchitis treated?
The treatment of cough caused by bronchitis in children should consider multiple aspects comprehensively:
1. General treatment: Ensure the child gets sufficient rest and encourage increased water intake, which helps thin the mucus and relieve coughing. Additionally, maintain good indoor air circulation and avoid exposure to irritating gases.
2. Medication: Under a doctor's guidance, appropriate medications may be used, such as expectorants (e.g., N-acetylcysteine, ambroxol hydrochloride tablets), which help thin the mucus and make it easier to expel.
3. Nebulization therapy: For children experiencing more severe coughing, nebulization therapy may be employed, such as using budesonide inhalation suspension, allowing the medication to act directly on the respiratory tract and quickly alleviate cough symptoms.
During treatment, closely monitor the child's symptom changes and adjust the treatment plan accordingly. If the cough persists or worsens, or if other symptoms such as fever develop, prompt medical attention should be sought for further treatment.