Question
My son caught a cold and it turned into pneumonia, and he’s been running a fever. How should I treat recurring fever in children with pneumonia?
Answer
Pneumonia in children is often caused by an upper respiratory infection that was not treated thoroughly. The main symptoms include fever, coughing, and sputum production. Treating pneumonia in children requires time and primarily involves the use of antibiotics such as cephalosporins or penicillin. If the infection is caused by mycoplasma, azithromycin or similar medications can be used. For temperatures above 38.5°C, antipyretic medications can be administered. Moreover, patients should drink plenty of water and actively prevent colds.