Is it good to have sputum discharge for infant pneumonia?

In general, if the baby has symptoms such as cough and sputum production, and the symptoms gradually lessen with active treatment, it means that the condition is improving. However, whether or not he has been cured depends on the specific situation.

1. Yes: It is usually caused by respiratory tract infection and causes inflammation in the lungs, which is called pediatric bronchitis or pediatric pneumonia and other diseases in clinical practice. If the above conditions are caused by bacterial infection, such as Staphylococcus aureus infection, amoxicillin granules can be used for anti-infection treatment according to the doctor's instructions;

2. No: If it is pediatric bronchitis or pediatric pneumonia caused by viral infection, symptomatic supportive treatment is required at this time, such as oral ibuprofen suspension for more than 5-7 days with fever of more than 38 °C; When wheezing is significant, terbutaline sulfate nebulizer can be used to relieve symptoms. At the same time, attention should be paid to the mental state and breathing of the child, and chest x-ray examination can be performed if necessary to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, it is also necessary to drink more water to promote the body's metabolism and toxin excretion, and the diet is mainly light and easy to digest, and avoid eating spicy and irritating food, so as not to aggravate the discomfort symptoms.

It is recommended that parents should pay attention to keeping warm, maintain indoor air circulation, and open windows frequently for ventilation, which will help reduce the number of pathogenic microorganisms in the air and reduce the probability of cross-infection.