Patient's question:
Recently, the baby's breathing during naps has been uneven, and there is a throat issue. After a careful examination, it was found that the baby has infantile pneumonia. How long does the treatment need to last to fully recover?Doctor's answer:
Pneumonia is usually caused by inflammation of the lungs due to bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infections, with children more commonly affected by bronchial infections. Medications are determined based on the patient's condition: ① For patients sensitive to penicillin, penicillin or ampicillin should be selected. The appropriate medication is determined based on the patient's condition. Ensure the dosage is sufficient. ② For patients sensitive to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), oxacillin sodium or cloxacillin should be selected. For resistant cases, vancomycin or combination therapy with rifampin is used. Antibiotics are generally ineffective for general bacterial infections.