Question
The baby has always had a good appetite, but recently, during a feeding session, the baby choked on milk, with milk in the nose and mouth, resulting in severe cough and the mouth area turning blue, with rapid breathing. How severe is neonatal aspiration pneumonia?
Answer
The treatment for aspiration pneumonia involves using antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs targeted at the pathogens. Common methods include the extraction of tracheal secretions, urinary tract secretions, or pus in pleural fluid. Oxygen therapy is also necessary. Patients should seek immediate treatment at a regular three-level A hospital for systematic and standardized examinations to facilitate symptomatic treatment and recovery.