How long does it usually take for pediatric acute bronchitis to clear up?



Pediatric acute bronchitis after active treatment, generally about 10 ~ 14 days can recover, according to the degree of disease and their own physical recovery time varies.

Pediatric bronchitis is generally due to viral infections caused by upper respiratory tract infections, clinical symptoms manifested in coughing, coughing up sputum, chest pain, fever and other symptoms, symptoms should be timely to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination.

Treatment is mainly symptomatic use of medication, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use phlegm, bronchodilators, such as ambroxol, N-acetylcysteine, etc., nebulized inhalation of salbutamol or terbutaline sulfate and so on.

Antibacterial drugs should be used if bacterial infection is suspected, and macrolide antibacterial drugs, such as azithromycin, should be given if mycoplasma infection is present.

If fever occurs to take antipyretic drugs, generally active treatment 10 ~ 14 days can be recovered, the general prognosis is good.

It is recommended that children should drink more water during the treatment period, supplement vitamins and protein-rich food, do not eat spicy, stimulating food.

Pediatric bronchitis need to be consulted as soon as possible, under the guidance of a professional doctor to deal with, the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.