Question
Children often get pneumonia or bronchitis easily when they cough, and they usually go for intravenous drips for treatment. Initially, a few days of treatment would suffice, but later, the treatment time needed has gradually increased. This time, after 8 days of treatment, the cough hasn’t improved, and now they have a high fever again. I’m worried whether it’s because of drug tolerance that the treatment effect is not satisfactory.
Answer
Long-term use of any medication can lead to drug resistance. It is recommended to switch medications for treatment. This situation may be due to the long-term use of the same medication, and the poor treatment effect may be because bacteria have developed resistance to the medication. It is suggested to choose antibiotics based on the results of bacterial culture and wish for a quick recovery.