Question
A newborn has been diagnosed with pneumonia, occasionally coughs, has no fever, eats normally, and is calm at night. Does it need to be hospitalized for treatment?
Answer
If a newborn is diagnosed with pneumonia, it is recommended to be hospitalized and receive intravenous fluid observation. It is advisable to arrange hospitalization actively, closely monitor the condition changes through intravenous fluid, and take appropriate treatment measures based on the situation. Since newborns are young and their conditions can change rapidly, any delay may lead to deterioration. Therefore, it is best to follow the advice of local physicians for hospitalization treatment, which usually involves administering antibiotics and conducting respiratory nebulizer inhalation therapy while also replenishing fluids and avoiding catching a cold.