Patient's question:
A child who is 2 years and 10 months old has been coughing badly these days. Three days ago, I gave him traditional Chinese medicine, and he has been taking it for three days. There has been some improvement, but the cough is still present. How many days does pneumonia usually require intravenous fluids?Doctor's answer:
If it is confirmed that the child has pneumonia, it is generally recommended that the intravenous treatment should last at least one week or longer. At the same time, pay attention to the child's body temperature. If the temperature is abnormally low for more than five days, it is recommended that the child undergo a throat swab test to check if there is Mycoplasma infection, because Mycoplasma infection can cause the child to have recurrent fever, and the treatment plan is different from that of ordinary bacterial infection. During the pneumonia treatment period, it is recommended to have a light diet, liquid food, and pay attention to small amounts multiple times. The carp you mentioned contains a large amount of protein, which is not easily digested and absorbed, so it is recommended that the child avoid eating it during the treatment period. It is recommended that the child can eat it after recovery from the illness, which helps to reduce the child's constitution.