Should Infants Continue Nebulizer Treatment After Pneumonia Treatment and the Issue of Vaccination

A 63-day-old infant was hospitalized for bronchopneumonia and received nebulizer treatment daily for 5 days. After discharge, the infant continued with nebulizer treatment for 18 more days. Now, the cough has mostly subsided, and nasal discharge has decreased. Questions are raised about whether to continue the nebulizer treatment and whether it’s safe to replace the ipratropium bromide suspension with 2 ml of normal saline, alternating with budesonide suspension for inhalation. Additionally, the infant has only received the second dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, and the third doses of BCG and hepatitis B vaccine were supposed to be administered at one month of age but have not been yet. Concerns are raised about the potential impact.
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Should Surgery Be Considered for a Fractured Leg?

A patient inpatient at Meizhou Tianjiabang Hospital on June 14th, suffering from a motorcycle accident that caused two main bones in the lower leg to fracture, asks whether further treatment is needed as the swelling persists half a month after the operation. Professional advice suggests that due to the unsatisfactory results of conservative treatment, surgical treatment is recommended. At the same time, attention should be paid to postoperative care to prevent infection, and to enhance nutrition and rest to promote recovery.
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