Patient's question:
For the first four days, the baby had a fever of 37.8°C and a hoarse throat. They took the baby to the hospital, where it was diagnosed with pharyngitis and prescribed liquid medication (Cefixime, Dexamethasone, Xiyiping). The baby received three days of liquid medication while also taking oral medication (Anerning Granules). Yesterday, they noticed the throat was still hoarse with occasional coughing and could hear phlegm, but there was no fever. They were prescribed liquid medication (Cefixime, Dexamethasone, Xiyiping) again and received three more days of liquid medication while continuing to take oral medication (Anerning Granules). They want to know if this could be pneumonia. If it's not, what kind of medication should they take?Doctor's answer:
This symptom does not necessarily indicate pneumonia. Recommendation: Go to the hospital to see an ophthalmologist/ENT specialist and pay attention to the condition of your throat. Additionally, you should undergo a thorough X-ray examination to monitor the condition of your lungs. Also, be warned: Do not use hormones arbitrarily unless a clear diagnosis is confirmed and it is necessary. When your doctor prescribes hormones, ask if it is truly necessary. When you have phlegm, try to cough it out promptly and pay attention to the characteristics and color of the phlegm.