Patient's question:
Treatment of Neonatal PneumoniaThe newborn is only 20 days old, and it has been diagnosed with pneumonia. They have been hospitalized for treatment for four days now. Currently, there is phlegm in the throat. Breathing is uneven, and there is a slight cough! At the hospital, treatment is only through injections. Is there a faster method?
Doctor's answer:
Newborn pneumonia. Because the child is too young, they have a weak cough reflex and fewer cilia in the tracheal lining, resulting in poor mucus clearance. This often manifests as mild coughing, but during examination, mucus can be heard in the trachea. In this situation, parents should not be careless, as the mucus contains many bacteria. If it is not cleared promptly, it can lead to the worsening of pneumonia. Therefore, it is recommended to use a mucus-thinning agent in addition to antiviral treatment to promote mucus expulsion and recovery. By the way, I wish your baby a speedy recovery. Pneumonia is a common pediatric disease. After a diagnosis of pneumonia in children, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. With one to ten days of antibiotic treatment, mild pneumonia can usually be resolved.