How is infantile pneumonia treated

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Infantile pneumonia is a very common disease in our daily life, which causes many people to pay more attention to infantile pneumonia. Next, I would like to share with you how to treat infantile pneumonia.

How is infantile pneumonia treated

First, sensitive drugs should be selected according to the pathogen. Penicillin G is the first choice for Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, and the second or third generation cephalosporins or vancomycin can be used for penicillin resistance; oxacillin is the first choice for Staphylococcus aureus infection, and vancomycin is the first choice for drug resistance; macrolide antibiotics are the first choice for Mycoplasma, chlamydia and Legionella infection.

Secondly, pneumonia in children often leads to dyspnea in children, and it is accompanied by chest tightness.

Finally, sufficient dosage, sufficient treatment course, severe should be given by intravenous route. The medication should last until 5-7 days after the body temperature is normal and 3 days after the clinical symptoms disappear. Mycoplasma pneumonia should be treated for at least 2-3 weeks to avoid recurrence. Staphylococcal pneumonia is more stubborn, easy to relapse and complications, the course of treatment should be long, generally after the body temperature is normal, continue to use medicine for 2 weeks, the total course of treatment is 6 weeks.

matters needing attention

Children with pneumonia should drink more water in their daily life. They should try to wear masks when they go out. It is also very necessary to pay attention to their indoor air circulation. They can eat more light food to improve their physique.