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Prevention and treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia, advice from TCM experts
Publish time: 2021-12-16 15:01People's Daily Online Official Account
"Cough cough cough..." On the morning of December 15th, children coughed one after another in the Pediatric Clinic of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
"This wave of pneumonia is very serious. My grandson started to have a fever last Monday night and reached 39°C the next day. Later, when I went for an infusion, I also had a repeated fever." A child's grandmother told reporters, "I don't have a fever anymore, but I still have a cough. After a delay of 10 days, we suspected that it was mycoplasma pneumonia, so we came to the hospital for an examination."
The reporter learned that from September 1 to November 30, the number of pediatric outpatients in the eastern and western sections of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine totaled 37,000, and admitted 821 inpatients, of which 300 were mycoplasma pneumonia, more than 30%. Mycoplasma pneumonia has a high incidence this year. What do TCM experts say about the causes, treatment and prevention of its epidemic?
Zhou Peng, deputy chief physician of the Department of Pediatrics of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, analyzed that this year's special climate is one of the reasons for the epidemic of mycoplasma pneumonia. "This year, there has been an increase in relative humidity and high humidity. The characteristic of the microorganism Mycoplasma pneumoniae is that it likes a warm, humid environment."
For the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia, Chinese medicine is divided into internal treatment method and external treatment method. According to Wang Xiaoru, deputy chief physician of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Jinan Central Hospital, oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine decoction is the primary treatment method, and there are three common methods of external treatment: traditional Chinese medicine retention enema can make the medicine components absorb through the intestinal mucosa, and help children to ventilate the organs. Relieve the symptoms of phlegm and wheezing in the lungs; Pediatric Tuina can have a good therapeutic effect for children under 6 years old, especially under 3 years old; Chinese medicine acupoint application treatment is to apply ointment to specific acupoints on the child's body surface through acupuncture points The absorption of the drug plays a role in relieving symptoms.
"Early intervention and full intervention of traditional Chinese medicine can achieve ideal curative effect. Early disease clearing away heat and dampness can reduce inflammation. The Qushi Tongluo prescription developed by our department based on many years of clinical experience has a definite effect at this stage; mid-term clearing away heat and promoting lung Resolving phlegm, can promote inflammation and dissipate, external treatment of phlegm powder on the back can effectively resolve phlegm and reduce rales; in the later stage, blood circulation, blood stasis and collaterals can be reduced, which can shorten the course of the disease. Many children with unsatisfactory imaging recovery in the later stage are coming. The hospital seeks help, and TCM treatment can better dissipate the inflammation in the later stage." Zhou Peng said.
For mycoplasma pneumonia, Chinese medicine experts recommend prevention from both external and internal aspects. From the outside, keep the living environment clean and keep the indoor air fresh and circulate; wash your hands frequently and wear masks to minimize going to crowded public places; keep warm and drink plenty of water in winter; when the child is sick, it is best to isolate it at home. From an internal point of view, improving children's own immunity is the key: exercise, proper exercise; a light and nutritious diet, and avoid thick flavors.
"There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that'righteous qi is inside, and evil cannot be done'. When one's own immunity is strong, it can largely resist the invasion of external evils." Wang Xiaoru told reporters, "In Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired life." The strong spleen and stomach function determines the strong immunity of the body. An important physiological characteristic of children is that the spleen is often insufficient, that is, the digestion and absorption functions of the stomach and intestines are not yet fully developed. Therefore, if you want to improve your child’s immunity, you need reasonable Diet structure.” Wang Xiaoru suggested, first of all to ensure the intake of staple foods and green vegetables, followed by more nutritious foods such as meat, eggs, milk, fruits, dried fruits, etc., intake should not be too much, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach and cause "internal heat."
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Publish time: 2021-12-16 15:01People's Daily Online Official Account
"Cough cough cough..." On the morning of December 15th, children coughed one after another in the Pediatric Clinic of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
"This wave of pneumonia is very serious. My grandson started to have a fever last Monday night and reached 39°C the next day. Later, when I went for an infusion, I also had a repeated fever." A child's grandmother told reporters, "I don't have a fever anymore, but I still have a cough. After a delay of 10 days, we suspected that it was mycoplasma pneumonia, so we came to the hospital for an examination."
The reporter learned that from September 1 to November 30, the number of pediatric outpatients in the eastern and western sections of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine totaled 37,000, and admitted 821 inpatients, of which 300 were mycoplasma pneumonia, more than 30%. Mycoplasma pneumonia has a high incidence this year. What do TCM experts say about the causes, treatment and prevention of its epidemic?
Zhou Peng, deputy chief physician of the Department of Pediatrics of Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, analyzed that this year's special climate is one of the reasons for the epidemic of mycoplasma pneumonia. "This year, there has been an increase in relative humidity and high humidity. The characteristic of the microorganism Mycoplasma pneumoniae is that it likes a warm, humid environment."
For the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia, Chinese medicine is divided into internal treatment method and external treatment method. According to Wang Xiaoru, deputy chief physician of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Jinan Central Hospital, oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine decoction is the primary treatment method, and there are three common methods of external treatment: traditional Chinese medicine retention enema can make the medicine components absorb through the intestinal mucosa, and help children to ventilate the organs. Relieve the symptoms of phlegm and wheezing in the lungs; Pediatric Tuina can have a good therapeutic effect for children under 6 years old, especially under 3 years old; Chinese medicine acupoint application treatment is to apply ointment to specific acupoints on the child's body surface through acupuncture points The absorption of the drug plays a role in relieving symptoms.
"Early intervention and full intervention of traditional Chinese medicine can achieve ideal curative effect. Early disease clearing away heat and dampness can reduce inflammation. The Qushi Tongluo prescription developed by our department based on many years of clinical experience has a definite effect at this stage; mid-term clearing away heat and promoting lung Resolving phlegm, can promote inflammation and dissipate, external treatment of phlegm powder on the back can effectively resolve phlegm and reduce rales; in the later stage, blood circulation, blood stasis and collaterals can be reduced, which can shorten the course of the disease. Many children with unsatisfactory imaging recovery in the later stage are coming. The hospital seeks help, and TCM treatment can better dissipate the inflammation in the later stage." Zhou Peng said.
For mycoplasma pneumonia, Chinese medicine experts recommend prevention from both external and internal aspects. From the outside, keep the living environment clean and keep the indoor air fresh and circulate; wash your hands frequently and wear masks to minimize going to crowded public places; keep warm and drink plenty of water in winter; when the child is sick, it is best to isolate it at home. From an internal point of view, improving children's own immunity is the key: exercise, proper exercise; a light and nutritious diet, and avoid thick flavors.
"There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that'righteous qi is inside, and evil cannot be done'. When one's own immunity is strong, it can largely resist the invasion of external evils." Wang Xiaoru told reporters, "In Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of acquired life." The strong spleen and stomach function determines the strong immunity of the body. An important physiological characteristic of children is that the spleen is often insufficient, that is, the digestion and absorption functions of the stomach and intestines are not yet fully developed. Therefore, if you want to improve your child’s immunity, you need reasonable Diet structure.” Wang Xiaoru suggested, first of all to ensure the intake of staple foods and green vegetables, followed by more nutritious foods such as meat, eggs, milk, fruits, dried fruits, etc., intake should not be too much, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach and cause "internal heat."
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