Patient's question:
My son got pneumonia at ten months and has been coughing and wheezing. He has been on an IV for seven days, but there's no improvement. What should I do? A half month ago, he had positional coughing and took medicine for several days, but it didn't help. Later, he had a high fever and was given an IV, and after the fever subsided, the coughing and wheezing returned. He has been on an IV for seven days at the village health clinic, but he's still not better.Previous treatment and effectiveness: None.
Kind of help needed: Unsure how to proceed. Very desperate.
Doctor's answer:
According to your situation, your son developed pneumonia at the age of ten months, coughing and wheezing, and after seven days of intravenous fluids, his condition did not improve. Pediatric pneumonia requires careful attention, as it can lead to systemic symptoms.Recommendation: It is recommended to transfer to a higher-level hospital for treatment. Hospitalization is necessary. Conduct sputum culture to identify the pathogen and perform drug sensitivity tests. Treat with anti-infection therapy based on the pathogen. Provide symptomatic and supportive treatment. Your condition will gradually improve. Wishing you a speedy recovery.