Question

My child is 6 years old and has been taking medication for almost half a month, including expectorant syrup for clearing the lungs, antibiotics, and cold medicine. However, there is still a bit of coughing that doesn’t seem to go away. What should I pay attention to in terms of diet and care for pediatric pneumonia?

Answer

The main symptoms of pediatric pneumonia are fever, cough, shortness of breath, and dry nose. The causes of the disease are mainly due to catching a cold from wind and cold pathogens, or wind-heat external pathogens. Additionally, if a child is weak in their vital energy during the course of other diseases, they may develop secondary pneumonia. Here are some suggestions and things to be aware of:

  1. It is the peak season for colds in early spring, so try to avoid taking children to public places as much as possible.
  2. If your child has a cold or cough and shows any of the following symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly:
  • Breathing rate slower than usual, over 60 times per minute