Question
The newborn is just over a month old and was hospitalized for pneumonia due to a cold. How long does neonatal pneumonia usually require hospitalization?
Answer
The length of hospital stay for neonatal pneumonia depends on the severity of the illness. If the condition is severe, the hospital stay may be longer. It is advisable to be patient, keep the mother’s mood comfortable, and timely breastfeeding to prevent spontaneous weaning. Additionally, neonates may have weakened resistance after pneumonia, making them more susceptible to reinfection. Therefore, attention should be paid to rest, maintaining a warm and easy-to-digest diet, to promote recovery.