Question
How should parents go about preventing and caring for their children to avoid pneumonia at home?
Answer
Neonates with pneumonia generally have lower resistance, so in daily care, it is essential to avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections. Parents should politely refuse visits from people with colds. When family members have a cold, isolation should be practiced, and masks should be worn if necessary. Pay attention to ventilation and use ultraviolet light tubes to fumigate with vinegar or disinfect the air. Children should wear clothing suitable for the season. When a child is sick, the intake of milk should be less than usual. Do not force feed the child or overfeed them, as this may lead to aspiration and vomiting, worsening pneumonia. Do not immediately place the child down after feeding milk; instead, hold the child more often and gently pat their back to prevent milk from flowing back.