Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with neonatal pneumonia and hospitalized just over 20 days old. After discharge, he sleeps very restlessly and can only be slept with being held. I don't know how to take care of such a baby?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal pneumonia can be divided into two categories: non-infectious pneumonia and infectious pneumonia. Non-infectious pneumonia occurs in the early stages of an infant's life, with the main causes being related to the infant's maturity and the production process. Infectious pneumonia is caused by respiratory infections in infants after 7 days of birth. Your child may have infectious pneumonia. If it is an acute infection, timely treatment should be administered. If the treatment is not proper, it will pose a greater threat to the infant. If the treatment is appropriate, sequelae are usually not left. The infant's current condition may be related to gastroesophageal reflux (occasional coughing); calcium deficiency (restless sleep); poor sleep habits (sleeping while being held or comforted), etc. You should see a doctor.