Patient's question:
Male, 3 years old, my child has a cold and coughs. It has been about a few days. In the morning, he coughed up green phlegm, in the afternoon he didn't cough, and at night he had mild coughing. After taking traditional Chinese medicine, it has somewhat relieved. He wants to get better. What are the symptoms of pneumonia in children?Doctor's answer:
Children's pneumonia often presents with symptoms such as high fever, coughing, and a sawing sound in the voice. If possible, blood tests and chest X-rays can be combined for examination. It is recommended to consult a local pediatric TCM physician for lung-expanding, asthma-relieving, and lung-cleansing treatments, as well as cooling the lungs and blood. If there is a large amount of yellow phlegm, antibiotic treatment is advised. Drink plenty of water. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients should seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular sleep schedules, take precautions against colds, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.