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Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
About me
Hu Baiyu, an internal medicine attending physician, received her bachelor's degree from Kunming Medical College in July 2006. She has trained in cardiovascular medicine, emergency medicine, neurology, and pediatrics at Yunnan Provincial First People's Hospital, Kunming Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, and Qujing Maternal and Child Health Hospital. She is a member of the Qujing Critical Care Medicine Committee.
Proficient in diseases
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of elderly cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as respiratory system diseases.
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What should I do for asthma cough?
If a patient has asthma accompanied by coughing, it is advisable to receive treatment under a doctor’s guidance through nebulizer inhalation to alleviate symptoms, or take some antitussive and asthma-relieving medications. In daily life, one should also ensure ample rest, avoid vigorous exercise and heavy physical work, and it is best to identify the cause of the illness under a doctor's guidance for symptomatic treatment. It is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and improve one's immunity. Additionally, if the coughing is severe, drinking some Fritillaria and pear syrup, which also helps moisten the lungs and relieve cough and asthma, may be appropriate. Therefore, it is advised to maintain a relaxed mood, avoid excessive stress, and actively cooperate with treatment for symptom recovery.
How to treat bronchitis in children?
For pediatric bronchitis, it is primarily important to determine the cause of the infection in the child and to treat the disease based on its cause. Choose corresponding sensitive antibiotics or antimicrobial drugs for treatment. If coughing and expectoration are severe, it may be necessary to use some antitussive and expectorant drugs. Moreover, if the child shows signs of wheezing or obvious suffocation, nebulized inhalation can be used for treatment to relieve symptoms. It is generally advisable to be cautious; if the baby shows signs of breathing difficulty, it is best to take the baby to the hospital for a chest X-ray. Typically, this will only reveal a coarse lung texture, but if the pathogen causing bronchitis in children is complex, then combined medication may be required for treatment.
What can you eat with Mycoplasma pneumonia?
Patients with Mycoplasma pneumonia should pay attention to their diet, focusing on light foods, especially during the acute phase of the illness, where primarily liquid foods are recommended. For example, foods such as porridge, soft noodles, and soups should be prioritized, while avoiding hard-to-digest foods. Additionally, during the recovery phase, although normal diet can be resumed, it is advised to continue with a light diet such as drinking some millet or vegetable porridge and consuming vegetables like baby greens, winter melon, cucumber, loofah, and bitter gourd. Also, drinking more water to promote metabolism and enhance immunity is beneficial, as well as consuming nutritious soups like wonton or dough drop soup, which do not negatively impact the illness and help in increasing metabolism and immunity, facilitating a quicker recovery.
How is an upper respiratory infection caused?
Upper respiratory tract infections are generally caused by pathogens such as viruses, fungi, and parasites that invade the patient's throat, causing acute inflammation. Viruses are the most common infectious agents, including rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, influenza viruses, and others, which can cause these symptoms. In some cases, bacterial infections are the cause, often due to exposure to cold weather, sudden drops in temperature, or excessive fatigue, leading to rapid reproduction of viruses or bacteria and triggering the illness. It is advised that everyone actively seek symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The main treatment should include rest and drinking plenty of water. Antiviral medicines may be used, such as antiviral oral solutions, heat-clearing and detoxifying oral solutions, or Scutellaria baicalensis oral solutions. If antibiotic treatment is necessary, anti-inflammatory drugs like erythromycin or penicillin may be used. (Note: The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)
What should be avoided with acute bronchitis?
Patients with acute bronchitis should be cautious about not consuming spicy and greasy foods such as chili peppers, black pepper, mustard, onions, ginger, and garlic. These foods have certain irritants that might worsen the condition of acute bronchitis, hinder recovery, and increase the difficulty of treatment. Additionally, it's important to avoid greasy foods as they are high in calories and not easily digestible, which could burden the digestive system. Consuming such foods might cause gastrointestinal discomfort, symptoms of which may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloating. Therefore, it's advised to steer clear of both spicy and greasy foods. Also, beverages like carbonated drinks, strong tea, and coffee should be avoided as they contain substances that could be irritating and may adversely affect overall health, not conducive to the patient's rest.
Upper respiratory tract infection fever lasts for a few days
Upper respiratory infections generally come with symptoms of fever and the illness usually lasts about seven to eight days, with the fever persisting for about three to four days. It's suggested not to worry too much. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it's then advisable to take some antipyretic medication to reduce the fever. During this period, use physical cooling methods, drink plenty of water to promote metabolism and enhance immunity. Diet should be light, and one can also take some heat-clearing, detoxifying, and fire-eliminating medicines. Regular physical exercise is also important to strengthen the physique. Avoid staying up late and ensure sufficient sleep. It's advised to have appropriate examinations and proceed with targeted treatments after a clear diagnosis, which is crucial. It's also recommended to frequently ventilate indoor spaces to maintain fresh air.
How many days of fever does Mycoplasma pneumoniae cause?
Mycoplasma pneumonia generally causes fever, but the duration of the fever varies depending on the patient's physical constitution and the severity of the illness. If the patient has a strong constitution and good resistance, the fever might improve within two to three days. However, if the patient has a weaker constitution and lower resistance, the fever might persist for four to five days, which should be noted. If mycoplasma infection is confirmed, treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor with medications targeting mycoplasma. It is also important to maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy, greasy, cold, and irritating foods, ensure adequate sleep, and enhance resistance. Regular exercise can also help strengthen the body and promote recovery from the disease.
Can people with bronchial asthma eat oranges?
People with bronchial asthma can eat oranges, as oranges contain a rich amount of vitamins which can help with some inflammations and have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. This can alleviate some symptoms of bronchial asthma and play a role in adjunctive therapy. However, patients with bronchial asthma need to follow the guidance of a doctor, take the corresponding anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medications, and use medications to stabilize asthma. They should also rest adequately and avoid excessive fatigue. Furthermore, they can engage in moderate, soothing aerobic exercises and avoid excessive physical activity to prevent worsening their condition. It is also recommended to avoid staying up late to ensure sufficient sleep and improve resistance, helping the disease to recover more quickly.
Daily care for children's bronchitis
For children with bronchitis, it is essential to keep warm and avoid exposure to cold and wind, especially from cold air, which can reduce the local resistance of the bronchial mucosa and exacerbate the condition of bronchitis. It is also important to monitor the child's body temperature, maintaining it above 36.5 degrees Celsius, drink plenty of water, and promote metabolism to enhance the body's immunity. Additionally, attention should be paid to the diet, which should primarily consist of liquid or semi-liquid foods. It is also appropriate to drink some sugar water or light salt water. It is important to increase dietary nutrition by consuming light, fully nutritious, balanced, and easily digestible liquid or semi-liquid foods such as porridge, egg custard, soft noodles, fresh vegetables, and fruit juices. Furthermore, it is crucial to maintain the child's respiratory passages clear, focus on expectoration, and ensure regular ventilation in the room to keep the air fresh and flowing, with appropriate temperature and humidity levels.
How is asthma treated?
For the treatment of asthma, it is first necessary to determine the cause of the asthma. If it is due to some respiratory diseases, then in this case, it is necessary to take some anti-inflammatory and anti-infective drugs for treatment. Conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia, or lung abscess can all cause symptoms of asthma. It is recommended that everyone actively treats the symptoms; controlling the infection is key. Next is symptom management; if there is coughing or phlegm, it is necessary to take some cough suppressant and expectorant medications or combine with asthma-relieving medications to treat and alleviate symptoms. If it is caused by allergies, some anti-allergy medications should be taken, then combined with some cough and asthma-relieving medications for treatment. Drink more water to promote excretion, avoid spicy, greasy, cold, and stimulating foods, and also be sure to maintain a relaxed mood without too much stress. Follow the doctor's guidance actively, cooperate with the doctor in treatment, and refrain from smoking and drinking.