Question
A four-year-old child recently developed a fever of up to 39.2 degrees Celsius, which has been persistent for three days. Diagnosis reveals pneumonia accompanied by bronchitis. Blood tests show an elevated lymphocyte count, and the child is currently receiving cefalosporin-class anti-inflammatory medications, which have been ongoing for four days. The child’s coughing symptoms are severe, affecting nighttime and nap sleep. Are there any other treatment options?
Answer
Pediatric pneumonia is a common and frequently occurring disease that can occur throughout the year, but it is more prevalent during the cold seasons of winter and spring, as well as during sudden changes in weather. The disease can be acute or chronic, but acute onset is more common. In most cases, pediatric pneumonia develops from upper respiratory infections and bronchitis, or it may be secondary to respiratory infectious diseases such as measles and whooping cough. This disease poses a significant threat to child health and usually requires intravenous treatment. Phospholipids can be considered as a treatment option.