Question
A three-year-old child has pneumonia and has been injected with medicine for three days, but now always wakes up during naps due to coughing up phlegm. Is this situation serious? Are there any treatment methods that can accelerate the healing process? How about the past treatment and its effectiveness?
Answer
A three-year-old child with pneumonia who has been on medication for three days is still experiencing discomfort and frequently waking up during naps due to coughing up phlegm. This may be due to an accumulation of phlegm that is difficult to cough out, and further treatment for pneumonia might be necessary. Parents can try gently patting the child’s back from the bottom up to help expel the phlegm. If the situation does not improve, it is recommended to seek immediate assistance from a professional pediatrician. For excessive phlegm that is hard to cough up, consider using cough relief medications or employing traditional back patting methods to help expel the phlegm. However, it is most important to undergo treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor and follow the medical instructions. Additionally, if the child is weak and tends to swallow phlegm without coughing, you can hold the child upright and gently shake and pat their back to help relieve discomfort. If these methods are ineffective, it is advisable to seek immediate medical diagnosis from a pediatrician.