Patient's question:
I have been experiencing chronic cough with white phlegm. The examination has indicated that it is lobar pneumonia, but I don't have a fever. I don't know if it will be okay. I'm only 19 years old, and I'm taking medicine at the hospital twice a day—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I also don't know how long it will take to recover.Doctor's answer:
The principle of treating pneumonia is to use anti-inflammatory drugs and completely eliminate the pathogenic bacteria. Depending on the type of pathogen, sensitive medications should be used, and treatment should be started early with a full course. At the same time, symptomatic treatment should be provided, such as administering antipyretics for fever and cough expectorants for cough. Severe or moderate pneumonia should be treated with hospitalization in a timely manner. The above is advice on this issue, and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!