Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with neonatal pneumonia ten days after birth! After staying in the hospital for ten days, I was discharged! The doctor said to stay in the hospital for a few more days for observation! Due to financial constraints, I requested to be discharged myself! Please ask how should I take care of my baby at home to prevent the pneumonia from recurring?Doctor's answer:
After the baby was discharged from the hospital due to pneumonia, it is still considered necessary to actively treat the symptoms with anti-infection and expectorant/cough-relieving therapies. Azithromycin suspension can be taken for treatment, and it can be supplemented with children's cough syrup for expectorant and cough-relieving effects. It is important to keep the abdomen warm and avoid exposure to wind, cold, and dampness. Additionally, it is advisable to minimize contact with a large number of people to prevent the recurrence of symptoms.