Question
My 8-year-old daughter developed bronchial pneumonia. In the first 15 days, she had three episodes of high fever, followed by coughing and vomiting when drinking milk. Since I was busy with work, her grandmother, who didn’t understand Mandarin, took her to the hospital for intravenous fluid therapy and she seemed to improve, so we didn’t seek further medical attention. However, a few days later, she started coughing again. Last week, I took a week off from work to have her undergo X-rays and mycoplasma culture. No issues were found, but there were some thickened lung textures, and she was diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia. After 6 days of intravenous treatment, she stopped coughing but started coughing again a few days later, causing me great disappointment.
Answer
She had symptoms such as fever, coughing, difficulty breathing, and blue lips with a bubbling sound on lung auscultation. Some patients may also experience vomiting, nausea, and anxiety. It is important to seek medical attention promptly. Pneumonia care is crucial, including maintaining good indoor air circulation, keeping the temperature appropriate, avoiding smoke and oil fumes that irritate the respiratory tract, and considering medication treatment. The child might feel sorry for herself during intravenous treatment, so it is recommended to seek assistance from professional doctors and obtain medication treatment advice.