Patient's question:
The baby got pneumonia at 48 days old. The doctor suggested hospitalization for IV drips. Can we avoid hospitalization? Can we treat it with medication? The child is so small, it's so heart-wrenching to have to get injections.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, a 48-day-old baby with pneumonia is better off being hospitalized for treatment. Given the baby's current condition, being very young and experiencing rapid changes in their illness, pneumonia is safer to treat in a hospital setting. Oral medication for pneumonia is very ineffective; it can easily relieve the condition but may also lead to recurring breathing difficulties or respiratory failure. Even with hospital treatment, the course of the illness generally lasts at least one week or more. This is the advice for the question "Can a 48-day-old baby with pneumonia avoid hospitalization?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!