Question
My son has pneumonia, but he hasn’t shown any signs of fever. What should I do if pediatric pneumonia shows no fever?
Answer
Based on your description, it’s normal for a child with pneumonia to not exhibit a fever. Treatment should include symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and expectorants. Clinically, antibiotics like penicillin and cephalosporins, which have fewer side effects, are commonly used. Ensure the child drinks plenty of water, maintains a light diet, and the general course of treatment is about a week. After one week of medication, a chest X-ray can be rechecked, and medication can be considered discontinued after healing.