Question
The baby makes a gurgling sound while drinking milk, as if there’s phlegm, but there’s no fever or other symptoms. After taking an X-ray at the hospital, it’s diagnosed as pneumonia. How should pneumonia be treated?
Answer
Your baby has been diagnosed with pneumonia, which is caused by a bacterial infection. The treatment for pneumonia includes ensuring adequate rest, providing light, warm, and easy-to-digest meals, and drinking plenty of water. Generally speaking, seeking treatment at a second-level or higher hospital is appropriate. The treatment duration is about 7-10 days. For typical cases of pneumonia, patients can be discharged when the medication is sufficient to complete the treatment course. If the hospital is not reassured, the baby can be kept under observation until the condition stabilizes. During the treatment period, close attention should be paid to any changes in the patient’s condition, and treatment plans should be adjusted as needed.