Patient's question:
The child had a fever for two days with coughing, and struggled to breathe during naps. On the third day, the fever subsided, but after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as pneumonia. The child received intravenous drips for eight days, with three bottles per day, and the symptoms improved significantly. However, on the eighth day, the fever returned along with severe coughing. How...Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it was treated in the outpatient department, right? It's best to hospitalize for pneumonia treatment because, first, it allows for close monitoring of the condition, second, it requires related equipment for thorough examinations, and third, intravenous fluid administration needs to control the total volume and infusion speed, with adjustments made as needed. Outpatient departments are crowded and the environment is complex, making cross-infection and the onset of other diseases more likely. Based on the baby's symptoms, consider: 1. Acute phase of pneumonia, as the symptoms during this phase are more severe than at the onset of the illness, and some babies may even develop heart failure, endangering their lives; 2. Uncontrolled pulmonary infection, indicating incorrect medication; 3. Long-term use of antibiotics leading to secondary infections. Therefore, it is recommended that you have the baby hospitalized for treatment.