Question
The five-month-old baby has pneumonia with a cough and excessive phlegm that cannot be coughed up. The baby has been administered intravenous injections for three days but there has been no improvement. The inquiry is whether it is possible to take Jiebei Compound and Cefpodoxime at the same time.
Answer
Pediatric pneumonia can occur at any age, but it is most prevalent during the winter and spring seasons. Incomplete treatment can lead to recurrent attacks, affecting the child’s growth and development. Typical symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, but there may also be cases without fever but with severe coughing and wheezing. Fluimucil Guaifenesin Granules are a lung-clearing medication and should be used under physician guidance; they should not be administered to children without a doctor’s advice. Children at this age are young and have weak constitutions, so it is not recommended to self-medicate.