Question
The baby is over 40 days old, with severe nasal congestion and yellow purulent nasal mucus. There is also phlegm in the throat causing coughing, and the body temperature is around 37 degrees but unstable. After a detailed examination at the hospital, the doctor palpated and said it’s bronchial pneumonia. The chest X-ray was normal. After three days of hospitalization and intravenous fluid therapy, there has been no significant relief in symptoms. Is this condition confirmed as pneumonia, and how many days of fluid therapy are needed before recovery?
Answer
Based on your description, if diagnosed with pneumonia, it typically requires about two weeks of intravenous treatment to control the condition, followed by a follow-up to assess the situation. Subsequently, it is important to monitor closely and conduct tests for infectious pathogens as needed. This is the suggestion for “What to do when a baby over 40 days old has severe nasal congestion and yellow purulent nasal mucus?” I hope this helps you; wishing your baby a speedy recovery!