Question
What should I do if a child with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia has severe pneumonia before chemotherapy? During the diagnosis process, the child’s mental state seemed good, but the second chemotherapy injection was slightly anesthetized. However, four days later, the child’s pneumonia worsened, making it difficult to breathe. Oxygen therapy was administered these two days, and the condition improved. We suspect that chemotherapy was administered without the pneumonia being completely healed. Are there any good medication suggestions? We need to ensure the pneumonia is completely cured before chemotherapy can be performed. The child is only 11 months old, and we hope for any assistance: what should be paid attention to next for a child with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia who has severe pneumonia before chemotherapy?
Answer
I’m glad to provide you with assistance. I’ve seen your question, and based on your description, it is essential to undergo thorough anti-inflammatory treatment first to ensure the pneumonia heals completely before chemotherapy is administered. You can consider targeted drug therapy. That’s all there is to ‘What to Do if a Child with High-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Has Severe Pneumonia Before Chemotherapy?’ I wish the patient a speedy recovery and a healthy life.