Question

My child is 3 years old and has been coughing for a few days. The hospital diagnosed it as pneumonia, and after 8 days of intravenous drips, there is no improvement. What should I do? My child had pneumonia once when they were 1 year old, and it took 8 days of medication to recover. Now I want to know what kind of medicine can help the child recover faster?

Answer

The main cause of pneumonia is that children like to eat sweet, salty, and fried foods, leading to food retention and internal heat. This results in phlegm heat congestion, and when they encounter wind-cold, it causes the lung Qi not to be expressed, leading to the recurrence of pneumonia. Parents should carefully observe the child’s body temperature and respiratory condition, keep the indoor air fresh and quiet, and ensure the child gets plenty of rest. In terms of diet, choose easily digestible, high-calorie foods rich in vitamins, and opt for soft foods to aid digestion. At the same time, use appropriate antibiotics and other medications to help the condition improve quickly.