Question
Hello! My son is 18 days old, and he was diagnosed with pneumonia at the children’s hospital today. The doctor said it’s best to be hospitalized for treatment. I would like to know, on average, how long does hospitalization usually last for neonatal pneumonia? What exactly is neonatal pneumonia? How much does hospitalization cost? Will there be any residual symptoms?
Answer
Pneumonia is a common and frequently occurring disease in children, which can occur throughout the year but is more common during the cold seasons of winter and spring, as well as during sudden changes in weather. The onset of the disease can be either rapid or gradual, with acute cases being more common, mainly due to the spread of upper respiratory infections and bronchitis. It can also be secondary to respiratory infectious diseases such as measles and pertussis. This disease poses a significant threat to children’s health and usually requires intravenous treatment. Piperacillin can be tried. The cost of hospitalization is generally around 4000 yuan, and patients can be discharged after about a month.