Question
How long does it usually take for a six-year-old child with pneumonia to recover? Is pneumonia a severe disease?
Answer
When treating pediatric pneumonia, a blood test is first required, including routine blood tests and white blood cell counts, to determine if it is a bacterial or viral infection. If mycoplasma infection is suspected, mycoplasma antibodies need to be tested. Treatment primarily involves anti-infection measures, selecting the appropriate antibiotic based on the pathogen. In addition, expectorant and cough-suppressing treatments are also administered, with an average treatment period of about one week. Some infections may require a longer duration of treatment. It is recommended to consult with a doctor in detail before starting treatment to understand the specific situation of the current pneumonia.