Question
How to deal with neonatal infectious pneumonia?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment method for neonatal infectious pneumonia is supportive therapy. On one hand, it emphasizes that the patient should have enough rest, strengthen care and nutrition. On the other hand, it treats symptoms such as fever, cough, and sputum. If the pneumonia is caused by bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment is also required. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine’s differential diagnosis and treatment show significant efficacy in treating pneumonia. Supportive therapies include enhancing disease resistance, injecting 10 milliliters/kilogram of new blood or plasma each time, which can be used in small amounts multiple times according to the patient’s condition, and using 500 milligrams/(kilogram·day) of human gamma globulin or human albumin to enhance immune function for 3-5 days. Ensure nutrition and fluid balance. Based on the above information, we can learn that the main treatment approach for neonatal infectious pneumonia is supportive therapy, including emphasizing rest, care, and nutrition, treating related symptoms and bacterial infections, as well as traditional Chinese medicine’s differential diagnosis and treatment. In addition, supportive therapies also include enhancing disease resistance and ensuring nutrition and fluid balance.