Question
What should I do if my child’s pneumonia does not improve after four days of intravenous fluid treatment?
Answer
The child should undergo chest X-ray, CT scan, bronchoscope bronchial provocation test, and other examinations at the hospital. Oral medication such as amoxicillin clavulanate potassium, cough syrup, licorice tablets, ketotifen, and cough-expectorant Chinese medicine should be taken. It is necessary to avoid spicy, alcoholic, cold, and other irritating foods. Strengthen physical activities and enhance physical fitness on a regular basis. There are many reasons for pediatric respiratory system diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric respiratory system disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression , and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention to not allow children to develop the habit of picky eating and should have a balanced diet.