Question
A 17-day-old newborn has been experiencing a persistent high fever, confirmed to have pneumonia after a chest X-ray and has been hospitalized for two days, with the body temperature still above 38 degrees. How many days does it usually take for the fever to subside?
Answer
Newborn pneumonia may originate from inhaling meconium or amniotic fluid during the birthing process, or it may be due to acute upper respiratory tract infection caused by postpartum cold or insufficient immunity. This condition often accompanied by coughing, fever, and rapid breathing, and in severe cases, it may result in blue lips, and may also be accompanied by symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort such as vomiting and diarrhea. Once diagnosed with newborn pneumonia, it is recommended to immediately admit the newborn to a neonatal ward for treatment. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins can be used to control lung inflammation. As for when the fever will subside, this depends on various factors, including the severity of the infection, the overall health condition of the newborn, and the timeliness of treatment. Generally speaking, with appropriate treatment, the newborn’s body temperature should gradually decrease within a few days. However, each newborn’s recovery situation is different, so the specific time for fever subsidence may vary. Parents