Patient's question:
How to handle a 6.5-year-old child with bronchopneumonia who hasn't improved after 17 days of intravenous drip treatment?My child has been diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and has been receiving intravenous drip treatment for 17 days. The condition has shown some improvement, with no high fever or cough, but chest X-rays still show shadows.
Previous treatment and outcomes:
- 4 days of (a type of antibiotic) before starting the drip
- 3 days of (another antibiotic)
- Transferred to another hospital for treatment
- First 3 days of drip, twice a day: morning (4 groups of, , and 1 group of ), evening (2 groups)
- After 3 days, was discontinued
Desired help:
Should the child continue to focus on intravenous drip treatment, or should they be given stricter oral medication?
Doctor's answer:
Guidance: The child has pneumonia, with symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Rales may be heard during lung percussion, and chest X-rays can confirm the diagnosis. The treatment course may last for 2 weeks. Currently, the child is on medication, and the duration of treatment should be sufficient. Monitor for any persistent symptoms and check if there is nasal congestion or crust blockage. Encourage the child to drink more water and continue to observe closely. If necessary, visit the hospital for further examination.The above advice is for the question "How to treat 3.5-year-old bronchopneumonia with intravenous drip for 17 days without improvement." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!