Patient's question:
My baby always coughs and has a runny nose. I have taken some medicine, and the runny nose symptom has been treated, but the cough is indeed getting worse. People say it might be viral pneumonia because some children have contracted this disease and are experiencing the same symptoms. I am very worried, so I think it's best to consult now. Is the baby's viral pneumonia serious?Doctor's answer:
Most cases of viral pneumonia in babies are caused by the expansion of upper respiratory tract infections. The main focus is on the clinical symptoms of the baby. If the baby shows poor spirits, poor appetite, persistent fever, and significant cough with excessive phlegm, intravenous treatment should be administered, primarily for antiviral therapy, clearing the lungs, cooling the blood, and inhaling through a nebulizer. If the clinical symptoms of the baby are relatively mild, oral antiviral granules, Lungenlike Hejia, Ambroxol syrup, should be given. It is essential to pat the baby's back frequently and pay close attention to diet, avoiding extremely cold or greasy foods.