Patient's question:
17-day-old baby has had a high fever and had a chest X-ray taken. The doctor said it was pneumonia. They have been hospitalized for two days, but the high fever hasn't subsided, still around 38 degrees or more. Will the high fever go down in a few days?Doctor's answer:
Hello, neonatal pneumonia is usually caused by inhaling meconium or amniotic fluid during the delivery process. It can also be caused by acute upper respiratory tract infections due to postpartum colds and low immunity in children. Neonatal pneumonia often leads to coughing, fever, shortness of breath, and even bluish lips, and may be accompanied by gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea.After the onset of neonatal pneumonia, it is best to be hospitalized in the neonatal department for treatment. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins can be used to suppress lung inflammation.