Question
My child accidentally caught a cold and developed pneumonia a while ago. They have been on intravenous fluids for seven days, but suddenly had a lot of phlegm and coughing at night after half a month. Has the coughing subsided? What dangers does pneumonia pose? How should it be treated?
Answer
The baby experienced a recurrence of coughing one week after the pneumonia treatment, which gradually worsened. It is likely due to another cold, with pneumonia most commonly caused by bacteria and viruses. The principle of pneumonia treatment is to use anti-inflammatory drugs to thoroughly eliminate the pathogen, with early treatment and full course treatment. The treatment plan can be determined according to the condition, and symptomatic treatment should also be provided, such as taking antipyretics for fever and expectorants for coughing. It is recommended to go to the hospital for inpatient treatment promptly. Wishing the patient a quick recovery!