Question
What should be done to treat a newborn diagnosed with pneumonia?
Answer
Neonatal pneumonia is usually caused by bacterial infections, which may originate from before, during, or after birth. Treatment methods include the use of antibiotics such as cephalosporins, while ensuring the baby receives adequate calories and regular breastfeeding. Oxygen therapy and nebulizer inhalation may be required in certain cases. The treatment period typically lasts one to ten weeks, but if the baby develops severe pneumonia, heart failure, or respiratory failure, closer observation and special care are necessary. Once the infection is controlled, the baby can gradually recover and be discharged.