How to effectively prevent pneumonia in children

Neonatal pneumonia is a common disease, so it is necessary to understand how to prevent pneumonia in newborn babies. In this article, we will introduce you to the prevention strategies for neonatal pneumonia. We hope that the following introduction will be helpful to you.

Neonatal pneumonia is generally divided into the following two categories:

1. Aspiration pneumonia: It is caused by the fetus inhaling amniotic fluid, meconium or birth canal secretions in the uterus or during delivery, or by inhaling human milk after birth, and is often followed by secondary infection.

2. Infectious pneumonia: Prenatal infection (in the mother's body) is often caused by Escherichia coli, anaerobic bacteria, hemolytic streptococci and viruses (cytomegalovirus, rheumatoid virus). Infection during delivery or after delivery is often caused by Staphylococcus, Escherichia coli, hemolytic streptococci and respiratory viruses.

Clinical manifestations

Lack of typical symptoms. Common manifestations include pale or cyanotic complexion, no fever, foaming at the mouth, reduced sucking or refusal to suck milk, rapid breathing, flaring of the nasal wings, and difficulty breathing. Moist rales may be heard in the lungs or physical signs may be unclear. Pulmonary X-rays may show patchy shadows and pneumonia changes.

1. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to their health care.

2. Avoid suffocation during delivery and prevent inhalation of amniotic fluid and meconium.

3. Strengthen the health care of newborns, keep the air in the room well-circulated and fresh, and avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections.

Neonatal pneumonia is also a disease that causes a high neonatal mortality rate. Understanding the symptoms and prevention strategies of neonatal pneumonia can effectively avoid the chance of neonatal pneumonia and mortality.