Question
What should parents do if a child has pneumonia with persistent high fever?
Answer
If a pneumonia patient has persistent high fever, parents should immediately take the child to the hospital for professional examination and treatment. Antibiotic therapy through intravenous infusion is usually required, along with symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and physical cooling methods. The treatment generally takes 2 to 3 weeks until symptoms completely disappear. Wishing the child a speedy recovery!