Patient's question:
Doctor. My child has just been born for two or three days. A friend's child has pneumonia. I'm afraid my little one might also get pneumonia. How can I prevent newborn pneumonia?Doctor's answer:
The environmental temperature is suitable. In cold winter, parents always dress their children in thick clothes to prevent them from catching a cold. An infant's body temperature is similar to that of an adult, but their thermoregulation center function is poor. They cannot regulate their body temperature in cases of extreme cold or heat. Too many clothes or overly thick coverings can cause excessive moisture loss in the infant's body. In severe cases, it may lead to dehydration heat. If symptoms such as fever, fussiness, and refusal to eat appear, northern families typically have heating facilities on cold days. It is important to consider the infant's development. The indoor temperature should not be too high and should be kept around 18℃. Dressing the infant appropriately is more beneficial for their exercise. If the infant does not sweat frequently, how much clothing is best? The key to preventing pneumonia is to avoid overheating the child. Pneumonia is often caused by overheating.