Question
Could a slight cough and diarrhea be related to Influenza A?
Answer
If a baby has a mild pneumonia, it usually comes with symptoms such as fever and cough, which are typically caused by bacterial infections. Although intravenous treatment may start to show some effect after two days, it usually requires a full week of treatment to completely recover. After the symptoms have completely disappeared (such as improved cough, no fever, and no lung rales), a chest X-ray should be performed five days later to confirm that the pneumonia has improved. If confirmed to be recovered, you can go home and continue taking antibiotics for a week. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to not letting the baby catch a cold or get chilled in the near future, and to ensure adequate rest, drink plenty of water, and observe the baby’s condition. It is also important to maintain appropriate warmth to avoid catching a cold.