Patient's question:
My baby is just over ten days old and has a slight fever. However, I'm worried it might be pneumonia. My wife and I are very anxious. Could you please tell me what the symptoms of newborn pneumonia are?Doctor's answer:
Hello. The symptoms of neonatal pneumonia are very different from those of older infants, especially for infants born within two weeks. Neonatal pneumonia usually rarely exhibits the typical symptoms of infant pneumonia, such as fever, cough, and phlegm. Therefore, you need to observe your baby carefully. If he shows the following symptoms, you should be more vigilant and consider the possibility of neonatal pneumonia:Refusal to drink milk or easy choking with milk
Lethargy, drowsiness
Foaming at the mouth
Low body temperature or no rise in temperature (usually between 35-36°C)
Even strong infants may develop a fever.