Patient's question:
I have been experiencing chronic cough with white phlegm. It has been diagnosed as lobar pneumonia, although 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—once in the morning and once 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 thoroughly eliminate the pathogenic bacteria. Depending on the different pathogens, sensitive medications should be used. Early treatment with a full course of medication is essential, while symptomatic treatment should also be provided, such as administering antipyretics for fever and cough expectorants for cough. Patients with moderate to severe pneumonia should be hospitalized in a timely manner for treatment. The above is advice on this issue, and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!