Question
A five-month-old baby was hospitalized for nine days due to bronchitis and pneumonia, undergoing seven days of sputum aspiration therapy and a detailed examination, with all indicators returning to normal. However, there is still phlegm in the baby’s trachea, and the situation seems far from complete recovery. Why would the baby’s breathing difficulty worsen after discharge?
Answer
Considering that the baby may have been infected with pathogenic bacteria, which could have led to the development of bronchitis and pneumonia. The five-month-old baby was discharged after nine days of treatment but still felt short of breath. It is recommended to continue using budesonide for nebulization therapy twice a day. This indicates that the baby’s bronchopneumonia has not yet fully recovered. Usually, the disappearance of coughing symptoms is often slower than other symptoms. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!