Question
Is the use of aminoglycoside and yanhuning appropriate for pediatric bronchitis pneumonia? Sometimes the child has a high fever, and sometimes they vomit. A week ago, the child had been treated with aminoglycoside and yanhuning, besides an unknown herbal patch that was applied to the throat and chest.
Answer
A comprehensive evaluation suggests actively suppressing inflammation, stabilizing lung ventilation function to prevent complications. General treatment includes: always maintaining indoor air supply at a comfortable room temperature, with a relative humidity of %, always keeping the airways clear, and promptly and thoroughly clearing respiratory secretions. Change positions to facilitate expectoration, enhance nutrition with a diet rich in protein and vitamins, have small meals frequently, and for severe cases where the child cannot defecate, intravenous nutrition can be provided. For children with pneumonia caused by different pathogens, it is advisable to be temporarily housed in separate rooms to prevent cross-infection.