Treatment of obstructive bronchitis in children

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is characterized by partial reversible or irreversible obstruction (obstruction, blockage) of the bronchial tree. In this case, the lesions affect not only this part of the respiratory system. So, along with violations in the bronchial tree, there may be emphysema (expansion) of the lungs or a combination of these pathologies. Among complications of COPD, it is necessary to isolate pulmonary hypertension. This subsequently provokes respiratory failure and signs of a pulmonary heart.

It should be noted that bronchial asthma in severe course, emphysema and other long-term pathologies are the causes, as a result of which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops.

Treatment of pathology is performed with the use of bronchodilators. Inhalational bronchodilators are used, as a rule, in the form of metered aerosols.

In the treatment of COPD , expectorant and mucolytic agents ("Acetylcysteine", "Bromgexin", "Carbocysteine" and other drugs) are used.

In case of detection of bacterial inflammation in the bronchial tree, antibiotics can be prescribed. As a rule, therapy with these drugs is carried out no more than seven or ten days. Selection of medicines is made in accordance with the sensitivity of the causative agent of the disease. Preferably, macrolides are prescribed - "Azithromycin" and others; Semi-synthetic penicillins (activated) - "Clavulanic acid" and "Amoxicillin" in the complex; Pneumotrophic fluoroquinolones - "Ciprofloxacin", "Ofloxacin" and others; Tetracyclines - "Doxycycline."

There are also surgical methods for eliminating chronic obstructive pulmonary pathology. At the same time, a restriction in their application occurs with severe obstruction, which increases the risk of anesthesia. Despite this, attempts are being made to perform bullectomies (reducing lung volume against emphysema), and in some cases, lung transplantation.

To prevent consequences, experts recommend that the treatment of respiratory pathologies be started on time.

Obstructive bronchitis is a common cause of COPD. This pathology is provoked by viruses, allergies or bacteria.

If the disease is allergic, there are no signs of infection. The condition itself is associated with direct contact with the allergen (pathogen). However, as medical practice shows, in almost all cases obstructive bronchitis is caused precisely by viruses.

Pathology is characterized by congestion of mucus in the bronchi. Thus, the treatment of obstructive bronchitis in children at home is aimed at diluting it and excreting it. As a result, the patency of the respiratory system is restored.

To reduce spasms in the bronchi, appropriate medications can be prescribed (for example, "Eufillin"). They should be used carefully because of the large number of adverse events.

Treatment of obstructive bronchitis should be carried out with providing the patient with an abundant drink. Useful will be milk drinks, warm milk, alkaline mineral water, broth of wild rose.

Indispensable condition is the temperature regime in the room. In the room where the patient is, it should not be hot. On the contrary, fresh air is needed.

In the treatment of obstructive bronchitis, it is advisable to include a massage. Of great importance is the baby's diet. The food that he consumes must be enriched with vitamins.

Treatment of obstructive bronchitis should be performed in compliance with bed rest.

If the pathology is of a bacterial nature, the doctor can prescribe antibiotics taking into account the sensitivity of the causative agent of the disease. Mandatory in this case are mucolytic agents (diluting sputum).