Due to the poor resistance of babies, they are susceptible to bacterial and viral invasion. Usually, coughing may be due to a cold, but if a baby coughs for a long time, parents should be alert to whether the baby has bronchitis or pneumonia. So, what should I do if my baby has severe bronchopneumonia cough?
1. Sick babies should reduce their activities, increase their rest time, and slightly lift their heads and breasts while lying in bed to ensure smooth breathing. Indoor air is fresh, with appropriate temperature and humidity, avoiding convective winds.
2. Encourage sick babies to drink more water, supplement easily digestible and nutritious diets, and consume liquid or semi liquid foods during fever periods.
3. Because children have fever, cough, and phlegm, and may vomit when coughing severely, oral hygiene should be maintained to increase comfort and appetite. Promote the elimination of toxins. Babies can be fed an appropriate amount of hot water after meals to clean their mouth. Older babies should rinse their mouth in the morning, after meals, and before bedtime.
4. If the baby has a fever and the temperature is not very high, no special treatment is needed. If there is a high fever, physical cooling or medication cooling measures should be taken to prevent seizures.
5. To help babies effectively cough up phlegm, it is recommended to guide and encourage them to cough up phlegm. If the sputum is thick, the humidity in the room can be increased appropriately, and the indoor temperature should be maintained at around 60% to humidify the air and dilute secretions. Ultrasonic atomization inhalation or steam inhalation can also be used; For babies with cough and weakness, it is recommended to frequently change their position and gently pat their back to promote the discharge of respiratory secretions and the dissipation of inflammation. If there is excessive secretion that affects breathing, a suction device should be used to expel phlegm in a timely manner to maintain airway patency. Babies with cough and asthma symptoms can inhale oxygen if necessary.
Baby bronchitis is a common disease with a high incidence rate. Babies with bronchopneumonia must receive timely treatment. If the medication is ineffective, stay in the hospital for observation if necessary. Try to take your baby to public restrooms as little as possible to avoid bacterial invasion, which is very beneficial for your baby's growth.
