Question
The baby has developed parotitis symptoms and is a premature infant. The parents are worried about the worsening of the condition and inquire about ways to improve it.
Answer
Parotitis is an acute respiratory Infectious disease caused by the mumps virus, commonly found in children and adolescents. Treatment in the early stages is primarily medication-based, including antibiotics and traditional Chinese medicine such as Jingfang Baidu San and Wuwei Xiaodu Yin. At the same time, measures are taken to stimulate saliva secretion to maintain unobstructed. Parents should immediately take their child to a doctor, avoid self-administering non-prescription drugs, and provide appropriate care and attention to assist in timely treatment.