Chinese medicine granules for treating pneumonia in children

Chinese medicine granules can be used to treat pneumonia in children. Common ones include Pediatric Feire Kechuan Granules, Pediatric Qingfei Huatan Granules and Pediatric Kechuanling Granules. These drugs relieve symptoms by clearing away heat and detoxifying, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. Pediatric pneumonia is mostly caused by infection. Common pathogens include bacteria, viruses and mycoplasma. Appropriate Chinese medicine granules should be selected according to the cause.

1. Pediatric Lung Heat Cough and Asthma Granules: Mainly used to treat cough, thick yellow sputum, fever and other symptoms caused by lung heat. Its ingredients include ephedra, almond, gypsum, etc., which have the effects of clearing heat, promoting lung function, relieving cough and relieving asthma. It is suitable for acute bronchitis or early stage of pneumonia.

2. Children's Qingfei Huatan Granules: Suitable for children with pneumonia who have a lot of sputum, frequent coughs, and dyspnea. The drug ingredients, such as Fritillaria cirrhosa, Platycodon grandiflorum, and Scutellaria baicalensis, can clear the lungs and resolve phlegm, relieve cough and asthma, and are especially suitable for those with excessive phlegm and dampness.

3. Children's Kechuanling Granules: Used to treat symptoms such as cough, wheezing, and excessive sputum. Its ingredients include ephedra, bitter almonds, licorice, etc. It has the effects of clearing the lungs and relieving cough, relieving asthma and reducing phlegm. It is suitable for the auxiliary treatment of viral or bacterial pneumonia.

The causes of pneumonia in children are complex, and infection is the most common cause. Bacterial infections such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus, viral infections such as respiratory syncytial virus and influenza virus, and mycoplasma infections can all cause pneumonia. Treatment with Chinese medicine granules should be combined with the cause, and attention should be paid to observing changes in the condition. If symptoms worsen or persist, medical attention should be sought in a timely manner.

When using Chinese medicine granules to treat pneumonia in children, it is necessary to do so under the guidance of a doctor and avoid self-medication. Although Chinese medicine granules have a certain effect, they cannot replace Western medicine treatments such as antibiotics, especially bacterial pneumonia. Parents should pay close attention to the child's body temperature, breathing and mental state, and use auxiliary treatment measures such as nebulization inhalation and physical cooling when necessary. During treatment, keep the indoor air circulating, give a light and easily digestible diet, and avoid irritating foods, which will help the child recover.

Chinese herbal granules for treating pediatric pneumonia need to be selected based on the cause and symptoms. Parents should use the medicine reasonably under the guidance of a doctor, pay attention to changes in the condition, adjust the treatment plan in time, and ensure the safe recovery of the child.