Is it pneumonia for 37.5 degrees for several days?
37.5°C for several days, generally refers to fever for several days. A fever that has been going on for several days can be caused by a variety of reasons and is not necessarily pneumonia.
First, it is not the case of pneumonia
1. Influenza: It is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus, and patients may have symptoms such as high fever, headache, and fatigue. Treatment with medications such as oseltamivir is recommended as prescribed.
2. Upper respiratory tract infection: inflammation of the nasal cavity and throat caused by bacterial or viral infection, mainly manifested as sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and other symptoms.
You can take drugs such as compound aminophenamine tablets as prescribed by your doctor.
Second, it is the case of pneumonia
Pneumonia refers to inflammation of the terminal airways, alveoli, and lung interstitium, which can be caused by pathogenic microorganisms, physical and chemical factors, immune damage, allergies, and drugs. The clinical manifestations are chills, high fever, chest pain, cough, sputum production, and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and other uncomfortable symptoms. If it is a fever caused by pneumonia, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time, and use antibiotic drugs such as amoxicillin capsules and cefixime dispersible tablets for anti-infection treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Other circumstances
In addition to the above-mentioned diseases, tuberculosis may also be associated with it. If you have tuberculosis, you may have symptoms of a low-grade fever, accompanied by night sweats, weight loss, loss of appetite, etc.You can take rifampicin capsules, isoniazid tablets and other drugs for treatment according to the doctor's instructions.
In daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to warm measures to avoid catching a cold. Try to eat light and easy-to-digest foods, such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, etc. If there is obvious discomfort during the period, it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time.