Question
Symptom Description: Fever with phlegm and difficulty breathing on the evening of August 14. Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: Not treated. Desired Assistance: Could the phlegm be a sign of pneumonia? Do I need to see a doctor?
Answer
It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a physical examination and to consider a routine blood test. A physical examination and blood test can help determine the specific cause. Based on the routine blood test results, particularly the white blood cell count, a treatment plan can be determined. In cases where white blood cells are slightly elevated, oral cephalosporin drugs and cough-phlegm syrup can be administered for treatment. In severe cases of inflammation and infection, intravenous treatment may be considered, including cephalosporin drugs, clindamycin, and Qingkailing. Generally, symptoms should improve within 5-7 days, and attention should be paid to keeping warm and feeding in small, frequent amounts.