Patient's question:
Last night, my son had a severe cough. This morning, the check-up revealed pneumonia. What are the treatment methods for pneumonia in newborns who are only ten days old?Doctor's answer:
When neonatal pneumonia occurs, parents should seek medical attention immediately.Ensure airway patency: Quickly remove inhaled substances, absorb oral and nasal secretions, and regularly turn and tap the infant to help clear mucus.
Enhance care and monitoring, and pay attention to keeping the infant warm. Maintain fresh indoor air with stable temperature and humidity.
Ribavirin or interferon can be used for treatment. For respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia, ribavirin (ribavirin) can be inhaled for 3 to 7 days. For herpes simplex virus, acyclovir (acyclovir) can be administered intravenously.