Patient's question:
Patient is a young child, 4 years old, who has been coughing intermittently since November 2012.Doctor's answer:
For children with pneumonia, sputum culture and drug sensitivity tests are recommended to guide antibiotic treatment. Nursing care should be strengthened to ensure adequate rest, nutrition, and fluid intake. Maintain respiratory tract patency, actively control infection, and prevent complications. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly, including sedation, fever reduction, cough relief, bronchodilation, antihistamines, expectoration, oxygen therapy, and correction of electrolyte imbalances.There are many factors that can affect the respiratory system in children. If a child is diagnosed with a respiratory system condition, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, including gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to let their children develop picky eating habits and maintain a balanced diet.