What to do if your child has viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia in children can be alleviated by general treatment, symptomatic treatment, antiviral therapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, nebulization therapy, etc.
1. General treatment
If the child's symptoms are mild, you can drink warm water appropriately, which can promote metabolism and help the recovery of the condition. At the same time, we should also pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, if there is a fever, you can use a warm towel to wipe the palms, soles, armpits and other parts, which can play a role in cooling down.
2. Symptomatic treatment
If the child has symptoms of fever and the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it can be treated with drugs such as ibuprofen suspension and acetaminophen tablets under the guidance of a doctor.
If you have symptoms of cough, you can take ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, pediatric cough syrup and other drugs for treatment according to the doctor's instructions.
3. Antiviral therapy
Children can take antiviral drugs for treatment under the guidance of doctors, such as ribavirin granules, oseltamivir phosphate granules, etc., which can play an antiviral role and is conducive to the recovery of the condition.
4. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment
Children's viral pneumonia can also be alleviated through traditional Chinese medicine treatment under the guidance of doctors, which can be done through acupuncture, massage, etc., which can play a role in dredging the meridians, clearing heat and detoxifying, which is conducive to the recovery of the condition.
5. Nebulization therapy
If the child has symptoms such as cough and sputum, under the guidance of the doctor, nebulization treatment can be carried out with drugs such as terbutaline sulfate nebulizer and ipratropium bromide aerosol, which can dilute the sputum and promote the discharge of sputum, which is conducive to the recovery of the condition.
If the child's condition is more serious, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.