How to prevent pneumonia in children

I believe we all know about the disease of neonatal pneumonia, but we don’t know its harm. The harm of this disease is very serious. How to prevent the occurrence of neonatal pneumonia? Let us take a closer look below.

1. Regular prenatal check-ups

The key to preventing amniotic fluid or meconium aspiration pneumonia is to prevent the fetus from suffering from intrauterine hypoxia. It is very necessary for the mother to have regular prenatal examinations during pregnancy, especially in the late pregnancy, so as to detect the problem of fetal intrauterine hypoxia in time and take appropriate monitoring and treatment measures to minimize the occurrence of aspiration pneumonia and reduce the severity of the disease.

2. Prevent infection

(1) Before birth: The mother should prevent infection during pregnancy. Take good care of herself during pregnancy, keep the living environment clean and hygienic, pay attention to personal hygiene, and prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases.

(2) After birth: The living space should be clean and comfortable. Clothes, blankets and diapers should be soft and clean. Breastfeeding utensils should be sterilized. Parents and caregivers should pay attention to hygiene and wash their hands. Avoid contact with people with colds. If the mother has a cold, she should wear a mask when breastfeeding. If the child is found to have omphalitis or skin infection, treat it immediately to prevent the spread of germs.

Through the above content, we already know very clearly the prevention methods of neonatal pneumonia. Preventing the occurrence of the disease is very important for newborns, and parents must pay attention to it.