Treatment Of Bronchitis In Children

Bronchitis is an infection or inflammation that occurs in the major airways of the lungs or bronchi. Bronchitis in children can occur when bacterial or viral infections that cause flu, cough and sinusitis spread to the bronchi.

When bacteria or viruses have settled and multiplied in the bronchi, the airways will swell, ignite and fill with mucus. In addition to bacteria and viruses, bronchitis in children can also be caused by allergies and irritations caused by smoke, cigarette smoke and dust.

What are the symptoms?

In acute bronchitis the following symptoms occur.

•     Coughing lasts five days or longer.

•     Mucus clear, white, yellow or green.

•     Chest pain or pain when coughing.

•     Not always accompanied by fever, although occasionally mild fever can occur.

Under certain circumstances, the child should seek immediate medical attention if fever occurs at temperatures above 38 ° C due to loss of appetite, shortness of breath and body pain. These symptoms can mean that a child suffers from pneumonia and a doctor needs antibiotics.

Bronchitis in children is not only acute but also chronic. Chronic bronchitis in children has the following symptoms:

• Children experience at least three months of the year or more than two consecutive years of persistent cough, accompanied by clear, white, yellow or green mucus.

• Children sometimes experience wheezing or shortness of breath and shortness of breath.

   

How do you handle it?

 
In acute bronchitis in children, most can be cured without treatment within two weeks. In certain situations, the doctor will probably prescribe this. Ask for a statement if the doctor prescribes the following medicines:

•     Antibiotics

Most bronchitis in children is caused by a virus, so the administration of antibiotics is in vain. But if the cause is bacteria, then antibiotics are the right answer. Ask the doctor, so antibiotics are not for nothing.

•     Cough medicine

Slime cough has benefits for children suffering from bronchitis. This type of cough helps to remove irritants from the lungs and airways. Parents can give cough medicine to children if coughs do not let them sleep. However, the use of cough medicine must be adapted to the type of cough. Ask your doctor before you give cough medicines to children. Because cough medicine is not recommended at the age of 6 years.

•     Other medications

Other medicines may be needed, especially if the child is suffering from allergies, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Usually, doctors recommend inhalers or other medications to relieve inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

In addition to the above aspects, children must be given sufficient fluids to prevent dehydration and to dilute the mucus that causes airway obstruction. If the child is still outdoors with an air conditioner, ensure a humidifier or humidifier to facilitate the child's breathing.

To prevent the baby's nose from becoming blocked, you must drop the nose to help him breathe. Try to ensure that the child sleeps well and ensure that the room where the child is is free from dust and cigarette smoke. If necessary, support the body with a pillow in a half-sitting position while sleeping to facilitate breathing.

Children with chronic bronchitis may require breathing exercises. To get the best training from the child, a therapist may be needed. This therapist must control the physiotherapy program for the lungs. This includes training to help you breathe more easily and to improve the physical activity and exercise skills of your children.

Preventing is always better

Bronchitis in children can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. You can prevent this by keeping the child away from the cause. Make sure that children always wash their hands well after playing and eating. Parents must provide their children with a good and balanced diet so that their immune system can work optimally. Protect children against bronchitis if necessary.

Give children vaccinations according to the vaccination plan to prevent disease. It is necessary to keep children away from cigarette smoke as there is a risk of bronchitis in children exposed to cigarette smoke.

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