Family friend's baby got covid and has asthma. It has now developed into pneumonia. He is only about 6 months old. Last i heard today the doctor is considering putting him on steroids. I know the protocol that adults should follow, but i dont know anything about treatment for babies. I am afraid for them for what these doctors will do, any info on proper treatments would be appreciated!
You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread.
Comments (16)
sorted by:
I am no expert, so other PharmaFriends may want to chime in, but I do believe NAC is safe for all age ranges and is essential for taking out pneumonia when it develops. It's a key anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and the liver and the lungs are the two places it targets the most by helping the body produce Glutathione.
Also, nebulized Hydrogen Peroxide is another legitimate treatment of pneumonia and lung infections.
The two things you must stop are:
The production of edema due to over production of white blood cells; and Cytokine inflammation leading to scarring and tissue damage.
Please keep us updated, Fren. I want to know how this turns out. Babies and young children literally have no ability to defend themselves against adult malfeasance and medical malpractice.
Budesonide is the steroid inhaler normally used. However, I doubt that a baby could use it. But maybe with a nebulizer.