Patient's question:
Newborn Infectious PneumoniaNewborn male. The baby is only 15 days old. He often chokes while feeding. Sometimes he coughs while sleeping. What should be done about newborn infectious pneumonia?
Doctor's answer:
Currently, the main treatment for pneumonia is supportive therapy. On one hand, it emphasizes that patients should have adequate rest, enhanced care, and nutrition. On the other hand, it treats symptoms such as fever, cough, and sputum in patients. If the pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment is also required. Additionally, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation and treatment also has significant efficacy in treating pneumonia.Supportive Therapy (1) Enhance disease resistance: Inject 10 mL/kg of fresh blood or plasma each time, and use it in small, multiple doses based on the patient's condition. Enhance immune function for 3-5 days with 500 mg/(kg·day) of human gamma globulin or human albumin. (2) Ensure nutrition and fluid volume: Ensure adequate nutritional supply and maintain electrolyte balance.