If the fever persists for 20 days, is it viral pneumonia?
Fever persistent for 20 days may be viral pneumonia. However, it may not be the case, such as epidemic hemorrhagic fever, tuberculosis and other diseases.
One, yes
Viral pneumonia is an inflammatory lesion of the lung parenchyma caused by a variety of viral infections, which often manifests as cough, sputum production, chest pain and other symptoms, and some patients will also have fever. If the body's resistance is relatively poor, it may lead to recurrent attacks, which may cause persistent fever.
At this time, you can take antiviral drugs for treatment according to the doctor's instructions, such as acyclovir tablets, ribavirin granules, etc., which can play an antiviral role and is conducive to the recovery of the disease.
Second, it is not
1. Epidemic hemorrhagic fever: It is an acute infectious disease caused by hantavirus, which is contagious and can be transmitted through respiratory tract transmission and digestive tract transmission. In the early stages of the disease, symptoms of low-grade fever may appear, and as the disease progresses, it may also be accompanied by headaches, low back pain, orbital pain, etc. At this time, you can take ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and at the same time, you should also pay attention to rest and avoid overwork.
2. Tuberculosis: refers to a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, which has a certain incubation period, which will lead to abnormal body temperature regulation center in the early stage of the disease, resulting in persistent fever.At this time, you can take isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules and other drugs for treatment according to the doctor's instructions, or you can go to a regular hospital in time to remove the lesion by surgical resection for improvement.
In daily life, we should pay attention to a reasonable diet, try to focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, etc., and eat less spicy, irritating and greasy foods. If there is obvious discomfort during the period, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the condition.