Patient's question:
Newborn, 23 days old, with a fever of 38.5 degrees Celsius in the armpit. Chest X-ray detected pneumonia. The doctor recommended a lumbar puncture. Should I do it? Currently in the hospital.Doctor's answer:
Mild infections can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. For cough or phlegm, you can take Xianzhu Li oral liquid or Xia'er Magang granules. In severe cases, intravenous infusion is recommended. It is also necessary to be alert to mycoplasma infection. If mycoplasma infection is suspected, intravenous erythromycin injection or oral azithromycin dry suspension should be used. Rest is important. If there is fever, use antipyretic drugs for symptomatic treatment.