Patient's question:
My baby was born on June 12th. It's been three days now. After birth, he had jaundice, which has improved slightly in recent days. He's been coughing a lot lately, so I took him to the hospital for a check-up. They said he has pneumonia. Can pneumonia heal on its own without treatment? Is newborn jaundice with pneumonia serious? Does it need treatment?Doctor's answer:
If the baby's jaundice is physiological jaundice, it will heal on its own without treatment. However, the occurrence of pneumonia should be treated promptly. Parents should take the infant to a regular hospital's pediatric department for proper examination and treatment. Never blindly or indiscriminately use drugs, as this may cause serious harm to the child's body. At the same time, the infant should drink more water to avoid dehydration due to fever. Parents should also pay attention to keeping warm and change the baby's clothes promptly.