Patient's question:
My child is 4 years old and has been taking medicine for almost two and a half months. There is a cough syrup for clearing the lungs, anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medicine, but it still coughs a bit and doesn't go away completely. How should children with pneumonia be cared for to get better?Doctor's answer:
Home Care:1. Indoor Environment: Avoid dust, do not smoke in the baby's room, and clean with a damp cloth or a mop when doing housework. Clean the air conditioner before use. Maintain a relatively stable indoor temperature because sudden changes in room temperature can cause severe coughing or a sensation of discomfort in the throat. Increase indoor humidity by using a humidifier or hanging wet towels or placing water basins in the room.
2. When coughing recurs severely, sit upright with the upper body raised or place towels under the blanket to make the child feel comfortable. Gently pat the back to help expel phlegm.
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3. When phlegm blocks the throat, give the child lukewarm water or juice in small amounts and multiple times, which helps cool the blood. When coughing is accompanied by vomiting, choose easily digestible foods for the child to eat.