Patient's question:
The child is 2 years and 10 months old. Over 20 days ago, they had a cold with coughing, which improved after a week with no symptoms. They were taken for a pediatric cryptorchidism surgery. A few coughs occurred before the surgery, and they went to the hospital for IV antibiotics (Cefuroxime). After three doses, the surgery was performed. Post-surgery, they received anti-inflammatory injections and had mild coughing, sometimes two coughs at a time. After a week, they returned, and two days later, the cough worsened. They went for IV antibiotics (Cefuroxime) again. After 1.5 days and three doses, the condition continued to worsen. They were taken to the county traditional Chinese medicine hospital, where the doctor listened and diagnosed bronchopneumonia. They received IV antibiotics for four days (two Xiyaping and two Lan, which seemed to be a type of Cefuroxime). Now, they still haveDoctor's answer:
Hello, bronchopneumonia is the most common type of pneumonia, especially prevalent in infants and young children. This disease can occur throughout the year, but it is more common during the cold winter and spring seasons and when there are sudden changes in weather. Bronchopneumonia is mostly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, with the main lesions scattered around the alveoli near the bronchi, inflammation of the bronchial walls and mucosa, without affecting the deeper parts. The main clinical manifestations include fever, cough, chest pain or shortness of breath, nasal flaring, sputum production, choking on milk, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. Children are too young to take medicine casually. If it is confirmed to be bronchitis, hospitalization is necessary for treatment because bronchitis is a viral infectious disease that is prone to recurrence. Antibiotics should be used to control the infection and prevent the condition from worsening further. It is essential to follow the guidance of a doctor.