Question
The neonate was hospitalized 18 days after the onset of pneumonia and was discharged after 12 days of hospital treatment. How long does the treatment for neonatal pneumonia typically last?
Answer
Hello! The treatment duration for neonatal pneumonia depends on the type of infectious bacteria, which determines the choice of sensitive antibiotics for treatment, as well as strengthening symptomatic and supportive treatments to correct issues like oxygen deficiency. After discharge, if the neonate has symptoms such as phlegm in the throat, it is recommended to useMuxitan (Muxutan) to help expectorate phlegm. If parents are comfortable with it, they can try stimulating the neonate’s throat to induce vomiting of phlegm. Additionally, it should be avoided to use inappropriate medications such as children’s lung heat cough syrup, as it is suitable for symptoms where heat attacks the lung defense, and the neonate’s current condition does not match this syndrome. Please closely observe the neonate’s symptoms such as frothing at the mouth, coughing, restlessness at night, and choking on milk, and follow up with treatment as advised by the doctor. Wishing the neonate a speedy recovery!