Question
The baby has been running a fever of 37.8 degrees for the past four days and has a hoarse throat. The doctor diagnosed it as tonsillitis and prescribed medication (ceftriaxone, dexamethasone, and Xyloprocin) for three days of intravenous treatment, as well as oral medication (An’er Ning granules). Yesterday, I found that the baby’s throat was still hoarse, there was occasional coughing with phlegm sounds, and there was no fever. I want to know if these symptoms are pneumonia. If not pneumonia, what medications should be taken?
Answer
Based on your description, the current symptoms may not be pneumonia. I suggest that you: visit an otolaryngology clinic and carefully observe the throat condition. Additionally, an X-ray examination should be conducted to confirm the lung condition. At the same time, please use hormones with caution: do not use them arbitrarily unless necessary. When prescribed hormone treatment by the doctor, inquire about its necessity. When coughing with phlegm, it should be coughed out promptly and the characteristics and color of the sputum should be observed.