Question
A 3-year-4-month-old child was brought to the hospital with a fever and convulsions. The child had a high fever for five consecutive days but did not have another convulsion. After examination by the hospital, the child was diagnosed with pneumonia. The parents asked whether hospitalization was necessary.
Answer
Pneumonia is a major cause of death in infancy. Due to the physiological characteristics of the respiratory system, infants are more susceptible to pneumonia and the condition can spread more easily. It is recommended to be hospitalized for treatment to allow doctors to closely observe the changes in the condition.