What to do if a child has repeated fever due to pneumonia? What medicine to take?

Children with pneumonia and recurrent fever need to take active treatment measures as soon as possible, including symptomatic antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs, and hospitalization if necessary. Medication needs to be taken under the guidance of a doctor. Common drugs used to reduce fever include ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc.; antibiotics for treating inflammation may use amoxicillin, cephalosporins or macrolides. Home care is also important, pay attention to replenishing water and providing light and easily digestible food.

1. Antipyretic drugs: The recurrent fever of pneumonia in children is mainly caused by inflammation. In order to relieve the symptoms, common children's antipyretic drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used. When using antipyretic drugs, pay attention to the dosage and avoid excessive use according to the child's weight or age. If the body temperature exceeds 39°C, physical cooling can also be used to assist, such as using warm water sponge baths or applying antipyretic patches, but avoid cold water to avoid irritating blood vessels.

2. Antibiotic treatment: If the child's fever is caused by bacterial pneumonia, antibiotic treatment is the key. Commonly used antibiotics include amoxicillin, cephalosporins such as cefixime and macrolides such as azithromycin and clarithromycin. The specific type of antibiotic to be selected should be determined by the doctor based on the severity of pneumonia and the type of pathogenic bacteria, and the medication should be used according to the course of treatment. Do not stop the medication without authorization.

3. Family care cooperation: On the basis of drug treatment, family care can effectively help relieve symptoms. Children with fever usually have poor appetite, so they can be provided with light food, such as rice soup, porridge, etc. Ensure water intake to reduce dehydration caused by fever. At the same time, maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity to avoid the environment being too dry to reduce the respiratory burden of children. Make sure that children get enough rest and avoid strenuous activities.

If the child continues to have a high fever, has difficulty breathing, is in a bad mental state, or has other serious symptoms, he or she should go to the hospital for further examination and treatment as soon as possible. Repeated fever with pneumonia is a sign that the condition is not completely under control, and parents need to pay close attention and not delay. Using medication reasonably according to the doctor's advice, completing the treatment according to the course of treatment, and combining it with home care can effectively help children recover.