Question
Does a child with pneumonia need intravenous fluids even if there is no fever?
Answer
Not necessarily. Mild pneumonia can be relieved through oral anti-inflammatory medications, nebulizer inhalation, and other symptomatic treatments. General treatment methods include maintaining good air circulation in the room, appropriate temperature and humidity, providing the child with nutritious food, and so on. Change the child’s position frequently, gently tap the back to promote expectoration, and pay attention to isolation from the sick child to prevent cross-infection. Pay attention to maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance to avoid dehydration. Supplementing fluids helps keep the airways moist. Intravenous fluids may not be necessary, as many children will recover on their own.