Question

My baby developed pneumonia a week ago, but now, after only one week of discharge, an X-ray shows that it’s pneumonia again, and it seems even more severe. Watching him breathe is exhausting.

Answer

This parent, it is confirmed that your child’s pneumonia has recurred. Generally, it takes two months for pneumonia to fully recover. If the child has already been hospitalized for pneumonia and has been discharged, but then experiences difficulty breathing and shortness of breath again, it is recommended to seek further medical treatment. Anti-infection treatment is usually implemented. Pay attention to giving your child a light diet and avoid overly greasy foods. If shortness of breath and coughing occur again, consider using a nebulizer for inhalation. Oral traditional Chinese medicine treatment has been shown to be effective.