Patient's question:
The child has been coughing up purulent sputum and having purulent nasal discharge for over two months. Later, they developed bloody stools. The hospital conducted a thorough examination and diagnosed it as enteritis. After taking cefixime for diarrhea, the condition improved, but the coughing up of purulent sputum and nasal discharge persisted. The otolaryngology department said there was rhinitis and otitis media with effusion, accompanied by dizziness. The pediatrician confirmed bronchopneumonia with wheezing and rales and recommended hospitalization for intravenous treatment. After about 7 days, the blood test report was received, showing that the blood parameters were not elevated. Since antibiotics have already been used for 7 days, is it no longer necessary to use antibiotics? If it is necessary, how quickly should the antibiotics be stopped?Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,Based on the situation you described, simply having elevated blood test results is not sufficient to determine whether it is appropriate to stop medication.
Suggestion: It is recommended to consult with your doctor to understand the situation of infection suppression, considering your child's symptoms, before making a decision on whether to discontinue intravenous infusion.
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