Question
The 13-month-old baby has bronchial pneumonia and has been taking medication for about eight or nine days, with some improvement in symptoms. However, diarrhea has appeared again, and the pneumonia symptoms have recurred. After continuous medication for a month, the baby still has a gurgling sound in the throat when breathing, and occasionally also has shortness of breath. Parents are asking whether they can stop taking the medication because the long-term use is making the baby afraid.
Answer
For infant bronchial pneumonia, antibiotics are typically used for treatment, with commonly prescribed medications including ambroxol and macrolide antibiotics. However, medication should not be taken blindly and it is best to find the cause of the illness under a doctor’s guidance. If the condition involves a bacterial infection, both anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatments should be administered simultaneously. These suggestions are for the question “What should I do if my 13-month-old baby’s bronchial pneumonia does not improve after taking medication for about eight or nine days?” I hope this helps and wish the baby a speedy recovery!