Question
A few days ago, the child had a fever and cough, and was diagnosed with pneumonia after an X-ray. The blood routine test was normal. After taking Azithromycin for five days, the cough symptoms significantly reduced. However, three days after stopping the intravenous infusion, the cough symptoms began to worsen again. The doctor checked the child’s blood routine and found that the platelet count and white blood cell count were elevated. What’s going on?
Answer
Elevated platelet and white blood cell counts may indicate inflammation in the body. It is recommended to take an appropriate amount of symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, carefully observe any changes in the child’s condition, and ensure timely vitamin supplementation and immune system enhancement. Pneumonia is prone to recurrence, so it is advisable to undergo systematic treatment to allow the child to recover effectively and reduce the chance of future recurrence.