Question
The baby is 27 days old. Three days ago, the baby had a fever of 35.5 degrees Celsius, which returned to normal after taking medicine. Yesterday, the coughing suddenly worsened, and the baby was diagnosed with pneumonia at the hospital. The baby received intravenous treatment, but the coughing has not yet subsided today, although there is a trend of improvement. What should be done now?
Answer
The baby’s fever should have been around 38.5 degrees Celsius; 35.5 degrees is actually below normal body temperature and not a fever. Moreover, once a two-month-old baby is infected with pneumonia, it is easy for it to develop into bronchopneumonia. It will take some time for the baby’s condition to fully recover, generally about 1-2 weeks. During this time, it can be treated with intravenous therapy combined with nebulization treatment. In daily life, it’s important not to feed the baby too quickly or too much; instead, opt for small, frequent meals.