Some babies suffer from viral pneumonia, and parents are worried about whether there may be other complications that could endanger their child's life. So, how to treat viral pneumonia in babies?
Firstly, viral pneumonia usually presents with symptoms of influenza, accompanied by fever, cough, and headache. The symptoms persist and the high fever does not subside. Bacterial infection can occur within two weeks of onset, manifested by recurrent high fever, thick sputum, and subsequent bacterial pneumonia symptoms.
Secondly, for this viral pneumonia, attention should be paid to supplementing sleep and easily digestible electrolytes, proteins, etc., and to consuming appropriate amounts of water. If the child has a high fever, antiviral or anti influenza drugs should be used in combination with physical cooling methods to help alleviate the discomfort. If there is a high fever and other complications, parents should take their children to the hospital for examination in a timely manner.
Finally, parents should also pay attention to maintaining appropriate indoor temperature and humidity, as well as air circulation, to prevent the growth of bacteria inside the house; Do not take children to crowded public places to prevent them from being infected with the virus again; Pay attention to the reasonable combination of diet and nutritional supplementation to improve children's immunity; Pay attention to hygiene habits and clean and disinfect towels used to wipe nasal mucus in a timely manner to help children recover from illness.
