Question
My child has pneumonia and is at home recovering. They have a fever of 37.5 degrees today. Should I give them some antiviral oral liquid?
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended that your child undergo blood routine, mycoplasma, and C-reactive protein tests after being diagnosed with pneumonia to determine the cause of the illness. If immediate medical attention is not possible, you can consider giving your child antiviral oral liquid. If the child has symptoms such as fever, cough, yellow sputum, yellow tongue coating, and a sore throat, it is suggested to take both antiviral oral liquid and appropriate antibiotics, such as penicillin (if not allergic) or clarithromycin (if allergic to penicillin).