Question
Parents inquire about the possibility of improvement in their child’s pneumonia condition.
Answer
Pediatric pneumonia can usually be cured with active treatment, with the recovery time depending on the severity of the illness and the type of infection. Generally, pneumonia may take about one to two weeks to fully recover, but for atypical pneumonia, it may take three weeks or even longer. If a child develops pneumonia again, they should seek medical attention immediately and use appropriate medication to avoid the inflammation from worsening and leading to systemic infection.