What are the symptoms of pneumonia in children?
- Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and high fever.
- The child is lethargic and appears unwell.
- Increased and difficult breathing
- Chest pain , vomiting, abdominal pain
- Phlegm is green and rusty, or mix with blood.
- Do not drink milk or eat food.
From the symptoms mentioned above, if any parents notice that their child has similar or similar symptoms, we cannot tell if the symptoms that the child shows are a disease or not. You should take them to see a doctor immediately.
Diagnosis of pneumonia in children
- X-rays to see the severity of the infection inside the child’s body
- Sputum testing may be used to find the infection.
- Blood test
Treatment of pneumonia in children
General treatment
- Treat symptoms, such as taking antipyretics and expectorants.
- Have the patient drink คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย plenty of fluids, or if they are having difficulty breathing, give them intravenous nutrition.
- Avoid feeding to prevent choking.
- Give oxygen to ensure the patient’s body receives sufficient oxygen.
- Chest physical therapy to help patients’ bodies expel phlegm from the lungs and bronchi better.
Specific treatment
- In case of bacterial infection, choose the appropriate antibiotic for each type of infection.
- In cases of viral infection, treatment is symptomatic because there is no specific medication to treat the disease. This includes appropriate treatment of patients with respiratory problems, such as suctioning or chest percussion.
How to prevent pneumonia in children?
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- If your child has a cough or notices difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or rapid breathing, see a doctor immediately.
- If your child is 1-3 years old, parents should take care of them themselves.
- Take your child to get vaccinated against disease.
- Keep your child healthy by eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water.