Patient's question:
Recently, the baby's breathing during naps has been uneven, and there is a throat issue. After a thorough examination, it was found that the baby has infantile pneumonia. How long does the treatment need to last for a full recovery?Doctor's answer:
Pneumonia is usually caused by inflammation of the lungs due to bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infection, and it is more common in children. The choice of medication depends on the patient's condition: ① For Streptococcus pneumoniae sensitive to penicillin, penicillin or ampicillin should be selected. The appropriate medication should be chosen based on the patient's condition, and the dosage should be sufficient. ② For Staphylococcus aureus sensitive to methicillin, oxacillin sodium or cloxacillin should be selected. For resistant strains, vancomycin or a combination with rifampin is used. Antibiotics are generally ineffective for general bacterial infections.