Question

How to treat baby pneumonia?

Answer

General treatment includes maintaining good indoor air circulation, keeping the room at an appropriate temperature and humidity, and providing easily digestible food. It is also important to frequently turn and pat the baby’s back. When administering antibiotics, the choice of the appropriate antibiotic should be based on the possible pathogen, the sensitivity of the pathogen, and the severity of the disease. For mycoplasma pneumonia, macrolide drugs can be used, while for viral pneumonia, antiviral drugs such as ribavirin or acyclovir can be used. If the baby shows signs of hypoxia, oxygen therapy can be administered, and expectorants and nebulization therapy can be used to help clear phlegm.