Question
My child was born half a month ago, and a few days ago, we went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The pediatrician said the baby had a slight cold and prescribed medicine. We have been taking the medicine on time at home, but the cold hasn’t gone away. Today in the afternoon, the child’s nose is stuffy, and they don’t drink milk well when waking up. Their voice is a bit hoarse. The doctor at the hospital said it’s a sign of pneumonia caused by the cold. Is it serious? What should I do?
Answer
A newborn’s cold is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens. At such a young age, a cold can easily lead to pneumonia, and if pneumonia develops, it will definitely require intravenous treatment.