How is aspiration pneumonia treated in a three-year-old child?

Question

Hi doctor,

My three-year-old daughter was in the ICU for a week with aspiration pneumonia. She was moved out of the ICU two days ago, but her oxygen saturation on oxygen therapy is still 90 to 93 percent, and her fever remains above 38 degrees Celsius.

Doctors are recommending a procedure to drain fluid from her lungs, but her pediatrician is hesitant. I am really worried about the risks, especially since she is so young. What are the benefits and potential complications of this procedure? Are there any alternatives? I want to make the best decision for her recovery, but feel torn between conflicting medical opinions.

Please help me.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Regarding your daughter's symptoms and diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia, I do not think it is necessary to drain any fluid, as this is just a child, and this procedure may cause further complications. Let them use intravenous injections such as intravenous Meropenem for stubborn bacteria, as I believe the cause may be bacteria in origin. Reply to me if you have more concerns or questions.

I hope this information helps you.

Thank you.