Patient's question:
The baby is three months old. Last week, he was hospitalized for pneumonia and stayed for ten days. After coming back home, a couple of days later, I noticed a slight cough, but it wasn't very severe. I also noticed him spitting bubbles. Hmm. I bought a stethoscope to listen to his sounds. His breathing sounds heavy, but there are no abnormal noises. Should I give him Cefixime?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, consider that your baby is currently in the recovery period from pneumonia. As long as your baby's cough hasn't improved, has normal body temperature, and is eating well, you should continue giving them the medication prescribed by the doctor and do not need to take cephalosporin. After pneumonia heals, if there is still coughing and sputum, it indicates that the recovery is not complete. Additionally, it's important to differentiate whether it's a recurrence of the illness. A professional doctor needs to diagnose and make accurate assessments to prescribe the right treatment. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if my three-month-old baby has a cough after being hospitalized for pneumonia?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!