Question
My daughter, a seven-year-old, has been breastfeeding. She’s had a runny nose without fever and diarrhea for six days. The doctor said she has pneumonia and needs to be hospitalized. How many days should she stay in the hospital in this case?
Answer
Children with pneumonia who require hospitalization can recover quickly with short stays. They can receive intravenous injections twice a day to prevent cross-infection. It usually takes about a week, as children cannot use hormones, so the medication duration will be slightly longer than for adults. Don’t worry; proper medication can effectively treat it. It’s recommended to rest at home, eat a light diet, and consider using a nebulizer for faster recovery and less suffering. If pneumonia is not treated properly, it can leave residual problems.