This is a list of ailments and conditions that may affect you or your family at certain stages of life. Here you will find information such as the symptoms, and the best way to relieve the situation until a medical professional has been called.
Bronchitis is infection of the larger air passages (bronchi).
Symptoms
a cold
fever
cough, which may be worse at night
wheezing
bringing up phlegm
Medical treatment
Your doctor may prescribe a drug to ease wheezing. Antibiotics are not usually given, as infection is often is due to a virus, which antibiotics cannot treat. Infant paracetamol in the correct dose for the child’s age may help to reduce his temperature.
What you can do to help
keep your child warm but don’t overheat him
give him plenty to drink
to help bring up phlegm, lay your child over your knees with his head down, and pat his back vigorously
Often, a child who has frequent attacks of bronchitis is actually suffering from asthma. Ask your doctor if you are worried about this.
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