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My 9 month old has pneumonia and just started omnicef (cefdinir). is there any kind of medicine maybe steroid to help that he should be taking also?
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Antibiotics alone: For the moment the antibiotics should be enough. Steroids later, if necessary.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Pneumonia: If pneumonia is caused by a bacteria, then the treatment is antibiotics. Steroids do not treat bacterial infections. I would say if your child is not improving with the antibiotic within 48-72 hours, then i would call your pediatrician to see if they need further evaluation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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