Patient's question:
Pneumonia discharge 4 days still has cough and a bit of shortness of breath. Past treatment and effectiveness: Bronchopneumonia discharge 4 days still has cough and a bit of shortness of breath. Onset time: October 27, 2012. Main symptoms started on October 2nd with mild cough, and on the 31st, diagnosed with bronchitis at Jiangbei People's Hospital. Prescribed Xiaorui Qingfei Granules and Juzhong Erythromycin Suspension. After 3 days of treatment, no improvement was seen. In the afternoon of October 3rd, coughing became severe during naptime, turning face red and unable to sleep. Taken to the hospital for examination, X-ray results showed bronchopneumonia requiring hospitalization. On October 4th, admitted for intravenous drip, with Kefitinib taken at night during the drip. On October 7th, combined with (atomization therapy), condition improved. On October 11th, X-ray showed improvement, allowing discharge with follow-up required. Discharged on October 12th and returned home with occasional cough. On October 13th, follow-up showed normal results, but by October 14th, cough became more severe than the previous two days, with nasal sounds. Want to ask what is going on and if medication is needed? Desired assistance: Want to ask what is going on and if medication is needed?Doctor's answer:
You have a respiratory infection, and it is recommended to take medication under the guidance of a doctor. You can take Roxithromycin, Qingkailing capsules, and Cepacol for treatment. Use honeysuckle fruit to make tea.Suggestions: Implement dietary regulation, focusing on light and easily digestible foods. Also, include plenty of refreshing and cooling foods that are tender and juicy. Examples include oranges, tangerines, pineapples, sugarcane, olives, pear, apples, etc. Drinking more water and cool beverages is also beneficial, but the beverages should not be too concentrated. Avoid smoking, alcohol, ginger, chili peppers, mustard, garlic, and all spicy foods.