Treatment Recommendations for a 1-Year-Old with a Fever of 39 Degrees Accompanied by Pneumonia

Question

My daughter is 1 year and 4 months old and has a fever of 39 degrees, diagnosed with pneumonia. What should I do?

Answer

According to medical advice, pneumonia treatment should begin as soon as possible, usually involving the use of antibiotics. Once diagnosed with pneumonia, the first dose should be administered immediately. After the condition stabilizes, treatment can transition from intravenous to oral administration. The standard antibiotic treatment course is at least 5 days, but most patients require 7 to 10 days, sometimes even longer. For children with respiratory system diseases, parents should cooperate with the doctor for treatment, including possible gastrointestinal decompression, and maintain good hygiene habits. Children should consume a balanced diet and avoid eating irritating or cold foods.