What should I do if my child has pneumonia but no fever?

Patient's question:

Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:
Son has pneumonia, but he hasn't had a fever again. What should I do if a child with pneumonia doesn't have a fever?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, based on your description, it seems the child has pneumonia, and the absence of fever is normal. Anti-inflammatory and expectorant/cough-relieving medications should be used. Clinically, antibiotics with smaller side effects, such as penicillin and cephalosporin, are commonly prescribed. It is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of water and maintains a light diet. The treatment course is generally about a week long. After one week of medication, a follow-up chest X-ray can be conducted. Medication can only be discontinued after the child is cured.

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