Toddler with pneumonia?

Question

my 21/2 year old has pneumonia and has been sick for a month....he got 2 big doses of antibiotics via injection and was on antibiotics for 10 days..when he wen back for a checkup the doc said that he had a small collapse in his lung...........and that the pneumonia was improving, but hadn't gone completely away so to keep an eye on him and to come back in a couple of weeks.........my question is has this happened to anyone else and how long before he's better.........and what can i do to make him more comfortable

Answer 1

My son has had pneumonia 2 times every year(sometimes more) since he was 9 mo. old.

It normally takes my son a good month to feel better.

I have been fighting w/ Dr's. for 16 yrs. trying to get a reason for his chronic pneumonia. I finally got a diagnosis in May.

He has a disease Called IGG for short. He has to have a gamaglobin infusion every 28 days. He will have his 4th treatment next week.

As far as what can you do for your son. Not alot, except make sure he get's plenty of rest & don't do alot of activities. I know at that age it's hard.Did they give him a inhaler? I hope he feels better.

I know pneumonia is very scary for both of you.