Question
Our child is often sick due to weak constitution and now has symptoms other than pneumonia. How should pediatric pneumonia be treated? Can such a young child take medicine? Will the medication affect growth and development?
Answer
If diagnosed with pediatric pneumonia, treatment should be based on the type of infectious bacteria and involve the appropriate antibiotic, usually requiring a full course. Common antibiotic choices include penicillin or cephalosporin drugs. At the same time, oral expectorant drugs or nebulizer inhalation therapy can be used to alleviate symptoms. Note that proper use of medication will not negatively affect the child’s growth and development.