Question
A 6-year-old boy is suffering from lobar pneumonia, seeking a treatment plan.
Answer
The treatment of lobar pneumonia often involves high-dose penicillin intravenous infusion. If there is an allergy to penicillin, then use erythromycin instead. Interferon and ribavirin can also be used for ultrasonic atomization therapy. Additionally, children’s ammonium chloride syrup can be taken orally to relieve cough and asthma. Special attention should be given to nutrition and fluid intake. It is recommended to breastfeed as much as possible, and for infants or children, provide light, easy-to-digest food rich in various vitamins. During the recovery period, high-calorie, high-nutrition foods should be provided.