Should a child with severe pneumonia and cough go to the hospital?

Patient's question:

Child with pneumonia, no fever, just severe cough with phlegm. Received intravenous drips for nine days, then stopped. After two or three days, cough returned, along with fever, which has been around 37.5°C for about two days.

Doctor's answer:

If the child keeps getting reinfected, I suggest checking relevant inflammatory indicators, such as a complete blood count, including C-reactive protein and mycoplasma. You should also get an X-ray to assess the severity of pneumonia. This needs to be comprehensively evaluated and speculated. Additionally, actively reduce fever to prevent febrile seizures. The above advice is for the question "What to do if a child has pneumonia without fever but severe cough," and I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!

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