Patient's question:
A 6-month-old baby was hospitalized due to wheezing bronchopneumonia, with a 20-day interval between the first and second hospitalization. The second hospitalization was for wheezing, coughing, and a runny nose. A thorough examination revealed Citrobacter koseri in both lungs. A CT scan showed adhesions in the left lung. After 8 days of treatment, the baby had excessive phlegm. In addition to wheezing sounds, the doctor recommended a bronchoscopy, stating that there might be further wheezing in the future. Does this indicate a more severe condition?Doctor's answer:
The child has reactive airway bronchopneumonia with adhesions, which indicates a serious condition. It is recommended to communicate more with the attending physician to understand the situation. Pneumonia with adhesions can easily cause mucus to block the airways, leading to wheezing. Bronchoscopy can be performed to clean the mucus, which will help speed up recovery. It is essential to cooperate with the doctor's treatment for the child to gradually recover. During the treatment period, the child's diet should be light and simple.