Neonatal pneumonia is a serious condition, and understanding its symptoms and home care methods is crucial for newborns. Symptoms of neonatal pneumonia may include the following:
1.Dyspnea: in patients with neonatal pneumonia, tachypnea, increased respiratory rate, nasal flaring, inspiratory nasal alar depression, expiratory moaning.
2.Difficulty sucking: When a newborn has pneumonia, shortness of breath affects sucking and swallowing movements, resulting in feeding difficulties.
3.Fever: patients with neonatal pneumonia have abnormal body temperature, and may have fever, no rise in body temperature, or hypothermia.
4.Altered mental status: neonates with pneumonia may present with symptoms such as lack of energy, unresponsiveness, and weak crying.
5.Auscultation of the lungs: auscultation of the lungs may reveal fine crackles, crepitus, or tubular breath sounds.
Home care methods for neonatal pneumonia:
1.Maintain indoor air circulation: open windows regularly every day for ventilation, keep the indoor temperature 22-26, and the humidity 50%-60%.
2.Observe the changes in the condition: closely observe the newborn's respiratory status, body temperature, mental state, etc., and seek medical attention in time if there is any abnormality.
3.Cleaning care: Clean the newborn's face, neck, armpits and other parts every day to keep them clean.
4.Feeding care: patients with neonatal pneumonia should be fed in a semi-recumbent position to prevent choking. Pat your back after feeding to help expel gas from your stomach.
5.Observe stool: Pay attention to the color, shape, and frequency of stool in newborns, and see a doctor if there is any abnormality.
6.Adequate rest: Patients with neonatal pneumonia need to maintain adequate rest for the benefit of their body**.
7.Follow your doctor's advice: Give newborn medications** as recommended by your doctor, such as antibiotics, cough suppressants, etc., and do not stop taking them on your own.
Neonatal pneumonia is dangerous, parents need to pay close attention to the symptoms of newborns, find them in time and go to hospitals, such as Taiyuan Angel Children's Hospital. In the process of home care, it is necessary to maintain a good living environment and adequate nutritional supply for newborns to improve immunity and promote **. At the same time, strictly follow the doctor's advice and pay close attention to changes in the condition to ensure the health and safety of the newborn.