Question
My child was just born a few days ago and I noticed he occasionally makes a groaning sound, and he breathes heavily while feeding. After the doctor’s examination, it was diagnosed as neonatal pneumonia. I want to know if hospitalization and isolation treatment are necessary?
Answer
There are many types of neonatal pneumonia, related to the type of infection, with the most common being viral and bacterial infections. Additionally, neonatal foreign body aspiration is also a common cause. Based on the current symptoms, it may be related to infectious pneumonia. The recovery time depends on the severity of the condition and the child’s immune resistance, generally requiring about 1-2 weeks for bacterial infections to heal. Neonatal pneumonia is not a contagious disease and does not require isolation treatment.