Patient's question:
The baby has had a high fever for these few days and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said it was viral pneumonia. After receiving several days of intravenous drips at the hospital, the fever still hasn't subsided. I wanted to ask what could be the reason for this.Doctor's answer:
According to the symptom characteristics you described, your child's condition is pneumonia. The fever still hasn't subsided after treatment, which suggests that the inflammation hasn't been effectively suppressed, a common occurrence. In the treatment of pneumonia, in addition to anti-inflammatory measures, the size of the lung lesion area should also be considered. If a larger lesion area is detected, a higher-grade antimicrobial medication is needed, and it is also recommended to take oseltamivir orally. For your child's condition, it is advised that you follow the advice of the attending physician and focus on treatment. The specific medication and treatment duration should be based on the attending physician's recommendations.