Question
How should parents go about preventing and caring for their children to avoid pneumonia at home?
Answer
Neonates with pneumonia usually have lower resistance, so it is essential to be cautious in daily care to avoid contact with respiratory infection patients. Politely refuse visitors who are suffering from colds. When family members have a cold, they should also isolate themselves and wear masks if necessary. Ensure good ventilation, and you can use ultraviolet light tubes to sterilize the air by vaporizing vinegar or using air purifiers. Dress the child in season-appropriate clothing. When the child is ill, the intake of milk should be less than usual. Avoid force-feeding and overfeeding to prevent aspiration and vomiting that could worsen pneumonia. Do not put the child down immediately after feeding milk; instead, hold the child more often and gently pat their back to prevent milk from flowing back.