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Introduction: Pneumonia, which sounds like the name of the disease, is actually at high risk in children. Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children in China, and it is necessary for parents to understand the relevant knowledge to help their children detect and prevent pneumonia early.
1. Definition and classification of pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory disease caused by pathogens invading the lungs. According to the type of pathogen, pneumonia can be divided into bacterial pneumonia, viral pneumonia, mycoplasma pneumonia, etc. Among them, bacterial pneumonia is more severe, while viral pneumonia and mycoplasma pneumonia are relatively mild.
2. Symptoms and identification of pneumonia.
1.Fever: This is the most common symptom of pneumonia, and children will experience symptoms such as fever and chills. It is important to note that the degree of fever is not necessarily proportional to the severity of the condition.
2.Cough: Cough is a typical symptom of pneumonia, and your child may have a dry cough or cough with phlegm.
3.Shortness of breath: Children with pneumonia have shortness of breath and rapid respiratory rate, and parents can make a preliminary judgment by counting the number of breaths. A normal child's respiratory rate is 20 to 40 breaths per minute, and in children with pneumonia it may exceed 60.
4.Lack of energy: The child will experience symptoms such as lack of energy, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
5.Chest pain: Children with pneumonia may experience chest pain, especially when taking deep breaths.
6.Symptoms of systemic poisoning: Children with severe pneumonia may have symptoms of systemic poisoning, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
7.Infantile pneumonia: When infants younger than 3 months old have pneumonia, the symptoms may be atypical, and parents should pay close attention to their child's breathing. Symptoms of infantile pneumonia include inspiratory nasal flaring, dyspnea, cyanosis, etc.
3. Prevention and care of pneumonia.
1.Pay attention to hygiene: cultivate children's good habits of washing hands frequently and not spitting, and reduce the transmission of bacteria and viruses.
2.Indoor ventilation: Keep indoor air circulation to reduce children's exposure to viruses and bacteria.
3.Enhance immunity: pay attention to balanced nutrition, ensure that children have enough sleep, participate in outdoor activities appropriately, and enhance physical fitness.
4.Vaccination: According to China's childhood immunization program, vaccinate children in a timely manner to prevent infection of related pathogens.
5.Pay close attention to your child's health: If you notice that your child has symptoms such as fever and cough, seek medical attention in time and do not delay**.
6.Home care: Children with pneumonia need adequate rest, maintain a proper indoor temperature, give adequate water and nutrition, and closely observe the changes in their condition.
Fourth, the ** of pneumonia.
Pneumonia should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and appropriate antibiotics should be selected according to the type of pathogen and the age of the child. At the same time, it is also very important to treat symptoms, such as cooling, coughing, relieving dyspnea, etc. Parents should work closely with the doctor** to keep a close eye on the child's condition to prevent it from deteriorating.
Conclusion: Pneumonia is not a disease, and children are also at risk. Parents should be equipped with relevant knowledge to help their children detect and prevent pneumonia early. In the season of high incidence of pneumonia, it is necessary to be vigilant, pay close attention to the health of children, and escort the healthy growth of children.
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