Question
Treatment and Prevention of Pneumonia
Answer
Pneumonia refers to inflammation of the terminal airways, alveoli, and interstitial lung tissue. Symptoms include fever, rapid breathing, persistent mild cough, and may include unilateral chest pain, chest pain during deep breathing and coughing, small or large amounts of phlegm. Anti-infection treatment is the main component of pneumonia treatment. For pediatric pneumonia, it is best to use intravenous anti-inflammatory medications. It is recommended that parents take their children to the hospital for blood tests and chest X-rays to determine the cause and provide targeted treatment. In addition, parents should pay attention to their child’s nutritional intake, maintain good indoor air circulation, and timely administer pneumonia vaccines to prevent the occurrence of pneumonia.