Patient's question:
The baby is three months old. Last week, he just came back from the hospital after being admitted for pneumonia for ten days. After coming back, a couple of days later, I noticed he had a slight cough, but it wasn't very severe. I also noticed he was 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:
Based on the situation you described, it is considered that your baby is currently in the recovery phase of pneumonia. As long as your baby's cough hasn't subsided, has normal body temperature, and is feeding well, you should continue giving 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 is important to differentiate whether it is a recurrence of the illness. A professional doctor needs to diagnose and make accurate assessments to prescribe the correct 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!