Question
A newborn experienced rapid breathing symptoms one week after birth and was diagnosed with pneumonia after examination. After ten days of hospital treatment, the baby was discharged. The parents noticed that the condition did not improve significantly, and the doctor advised continued care at home. However, two days later, the newborn again showed signs of rapid breathing. How should this be handled?
Answer
In this situation, it is important to consider other possible reasons for the persistent pneumonia, such as low immunity or congenital lung malformations. Pneumonia may be caused by bacterial infection, and if the lung infection is severe and the cause is unknown, it may be due to ineffective treatment of simple pneumonia or due to other bacterial infections. Long-term hospitalizations can lead to repeated infections. If a bacterial infection is confirmed, appropriate medication should be administered. It is recommended to consult with a doctor for a follow-up visit and conduct drug sensitivity testing to determine the most suitable treatment plan.