Pneumonia is usually caused by virus or bacterial infection. For infants under 5 years old, pneumonia is usually caused by virus infection, while for infants over 5 years old, pneumonia is usually caused by bacterial infection. Of course, sometimes bacterial infection will be combined with virus infection.
Don't give your baby antitussive drugs, because cough itself is the body's defensive reflex, which can remove excessive secretions caused by respiratory infection. After using antitussive drugs, secretions are more difficult to discharge. In addition, there will be some side effects.
The living room should be ventilated regularly to keep the indoor air fresh, prevent children from sharing the same room with smokers, maintain proper temperature and humidity, improve indoor hygiene, and regularly (at least once a week) use ultraviolet radiation or fumigation with lactic acid and vinegar.
The treatment of pneumonia should depend on the age of the baby, the severity of pneumonia, viral infection or bacterial infection; If pneumonia is very serious or the baby is very young, hospitalization may be needed.
In short, it depends on the specific situation. Drink a small amount of water many times, and the water temperature should not be too hot, so as not to stimulate the pharynx. When coughing violently, it is best to hold it up so that its upper body is at a 45-degree angle. At the same time, gently pat the baby's back with your hand to relax the secretions attached to the trachea and help cough up. At ordinary times, we should strengthen exercise, increase outdoor activities, increase or decrease clothing in a timely manner, and not be partial to food.