What to do about bronchitis in babies

  Babies with bronchitis symptoms need special attention because they are relatively young and if the symptoms are not well controlled it can easily lead to pneumonia.  The treatment of pediatric bronchitis is divided into allopathic and symptomatic treatment. Since most bronchitis is caused by viral infections, there is no need to give special treatment for the viral infection itself, and antiviral treatment is meaningless and will not shorten the entire course of the child’s illness, but if the child has clear evidence that it is caused by bacteria or mycoplasma and other pathogens different from viruses, then it should be given accordingly. Antibiotics are usually given orally, and most do not require infusion. In addition to treating the cause, it is important to look at the child’s symptoms and treat them accordingly. For example, children with bronchitis often have fever and cough, so they can be treated with antipyretics or nebulizer to stop the cough. Cold medicines are not recommended for coughs in children, and cough suppressants containing ingredients such as promethazine, opioids and codeine are not recommended, as they may inhibit the discharge of respiratory secretions, or sputum, from the child’s airways. If you’re a child who repeatedly suffers from respiratory infections, it’s possible that the child has some other underlying illnesses, so it’s important to look at the situation again, not necessarily a simple bronchitis.