Patient's question:
My child is 5 months old and has bronchopneumonia. They have been on intravenous fluids for 6 days, but they still cough with phlegm. There are no other symptoms, just coughing with phlegm. What should I do now? Should I continue with the intravenous fluids?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the cough with phlegm in children is caused by a respiratory infection. It is recommended that you have a chest X-ray and a complete blood count test to assess the severity of the condition. If it is not serious, it is better not to use intravenous fluids, as the child is still young and their body has not fully developed, which may be harmful. If the condition is more severe, it is advisable to combine intravenous fluids with other treatments, such as physical therapy, pediatric acupuncture, etc., which can be very effective. Wishing you a speedy recovery. The above advice is for the question "My 5-month-old child has bronchopneumonia and has been on intravenous fluids for 6 days," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!