Is neonatal pneumonia always necessary to be hospitalized?

Patient's question:

Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:
Nodding slightly, feeling a bit short of breath, no other obvious symptoms - for one week.
Previous treatment and its effectiveness: Confirmed as pneumonia.
What kind of assistance is desired: How about hospitalization treatment?

Doctor's answer:

Newborn pneumonia. If there are no abnormal symptoms in the first one or two days, and there was no transmission during pregnancy or delivery, it is likely pneumonia caused by milk aspiration. Milk aspiration is a common phenomenon in infants and young children, but it can lead to breathing difficulties and potential danger if severe. It can also cause pneumonia because milk, in addition to its high fat content, can trigger an inflammatory response, causing damage to the lungs and resulting in respiratory symptoms. Newborn pneumonia is generally more severe than pneumonia in children or adults.
Suggestions: It may lead to secondary bacterial infections and respiratory distress. Hospitalization is necessary for treatment. If there are complications such as anemia or congenital heart disease, the condition may be more severe, and the hospital stay may be longer.

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