Question
A child with pneumonia has been experiencing occasional cough with sputum and shortness of breath. After 7 days of intravenous treatment, their spirits have been worsening, and they have started to show symptoms of diarrhea since yesterday. What should be done?
Answer
According to the parent’s description, the child has developed symptoms of lassitude and diarrhea during the course of pneumonia treatment, which may be due to the gastrointestinal side effects of the medication. It is recommended that the child be given ample rest, attention to dietary hygiene, sufficient hydration, kept warm around the abdomen, avoiding catching a cold, and treated with antiviral medications and probiotics as needed.