The prognosis of neonatal pneumonia varies among individuals, but the majority of well-treated full-term newborns have no sequelae, whereas preterm infants, severe pneumonia, and infections with specific pathogens may have a prolonged course, with possible sequelae, or even a risk of death. The prognosis of neonatal pneumonia is related to the gestational age of the child, the causative agent, the underlying disease, the severity of the disease, and the abundance of medical resources. The prognosis of neonatal pneumonia is generally good, but neonates who are born prematurely, have bronchopulmonary dysplasia, congenital heart disease, immunodeficiency, and infections with specific pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, adenoviruses, and respiratory syncytial viruses may have a longer course of the disease. Complications such as septic osteomyelitis, sepsis, septicemia, meningitis, etc. can occur during the course of the disease, leaving sequelae and even a risk of death. Therefore, it is recommended to hospitalize the neonate in time for the treatment of pneumonia, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted treatment, the general prognosis is better, but the emergence of complications may leave sequelae, the specific can consult the doctor.