Treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis in children

We all know that children are in a period of rapid growth and development, but their resistance will become particularly poor, which makes them particularly prone to some diseases, especially minor illnesses like colds. If not treated in time, they will cause pneumonia and bronchitis, which is particularly detrimental to children's health and normal life, and will also bring certain pain to children. Failure to treat in time will make the disease more serious. Let's take a look at the treatment methods for childhood pneumonia and bronchitis.

Treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis in children

Complications of bronchopneumonia in children

The high fever of empyema persists; dyspnea worsens; respiratory movement on the affected side is limited; vocal fremitus weakens; percussion is dull; auscultation of breath sounds weakens, and tubular breath sounds can sometimes be heard above them. When there is a lot of pus, the intercostal space on the affected side becomes full, and the mediastinum and trachea shift toward the healthy side. Chest X-ray showed that the costophrenic angle on the affected side was blunted or presented an inverse parabolic shadow. Thoracentesis can remove pus. Pneumothorax is caused by the rupture of an abscess at the edge of the lung and its connection with the alveoli or small bronchi.

Symptoms include sudden worsening of dyspnea, severe coughing, irritability, and cyanosis. Percussion of the chest produces a tympanic sound above the effusion, and auscultation of the breath sounds weakened or disappeared. If a valve is formed at the ruptured bronchus, air can only enter but not exit, forming a tension pneumothorax, which can be life-threatening.

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Treatment of bronchopneumonia in children

Comprehensive treatment is adopted, and the principles are to control inflammation, improve ventilation function, treat symptoms, and prevent and treat complications. In general, the air in treatment and care rooms should be well ventilated and the temperature and humidity should be appropriate. A nutritious diet. For critically ill children who have difficulty eating, parenteral nutrition can be given. Change body position frequently to reduce lung congestion and promote absorption of inflammation. Pay attention to isolation to prevent cross infection. Pay attention to water and electrolyte balance.

The above is an introduction to the treatment methods for pneumonia and bronchitis in children. We know that the choice of treatment method is crucial when a child becomes ill. In addition, in order to better avoid the occurrence of the disease, we must pay special attention to the health of our children in daily life. If the disease occurs, it should be treated in time. In addition, we must pay attention to the child’s balanced diet and take the child outdoors to bask in the sun more often. This can greatly improve the body’s immunity and reduce the child’s illness.