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As parents, our children's every move touches our hearts. Especially in infancy, babies grow and develop rapidly, have weak immunity, and are susceptible to various diseases. Among them, pneumonia is one of the most common diseases in infants and young children, and can even lead to death in severe cases. Therefore, understanding the symptoms of baby pneumonia, early detection and **, is the common sense that every parent needs to master.
1. Definition and types of pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory reaction caused by infection of lung tissues by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Depending on the duration of the disease, pneumonia can be divided into acute pneumonia, chronic pneumonitis, and interstitial pneumonia. The most common types of pneumonia in infants and young children are bacterial pneumonia and viral pneumonia.
2. Symptoms of baby pneumonia.
1.Fever: one of the typical symptoms of pneumonia in babies, the body temperature can reach more than 38 and lasts for a long time. It is important to note that some viral pneumonias do not have obvious symptoms of fever.
2.Cough: Cough is a common symptom of pneumonia, and your baby may have paroxysmal coughs, especially at night or after eating.
3.Dyspnea: Babies with pneumonia are short of breath and superficial, with a flapping of the nasal wings and a depression of the chest wall when inhaling, which is called "inspiratory nasal flaring".
4.Altered mental status: When the baby has pneumonia, symptoms such as lack of energy, loss of appetite, and restlessness may occur.
5.Febrile convulsions: Fever caused by pneumonia may cause the baby to have febrile convulsions, manifested by sudden loss of consciousness, convulsions and other symptoms.
6.Pulmonary rales: When a baby with pneumonia breathes, there may be rales in the lungs, which are caused by inflammation of the pneumonia that irritates the alveoli.
7.Systemic symptoms: Baby pneumonia can also cause systemic symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
3. How to prevent baby pneumonia.
1.Pay attention to hygiene: keep indoor air circulation, disinfect regularly, and avoid contact with cold patients.
2.Enhance immunity: Reasonable feeding, pay attention to balanced nutrition, and enhance the baby's resistance.
3.Prevention of colds: In autumn and winter, add clothes and keep your baby warm in time to avoid colds.
4.Vaccination: According to the vaccination schedule, give the baby relevant vaccines in time, such as pneumococcal vaccine, influenza vaccine, etc.
5.Observe the baby: closely observe the baby's living habits and physical condition, and seek medical attention in time if there is any abnormality.
Fourth, the first recommendation for pneumonia.
1.Visit: Once your baby is found to have symptoms of pneumonia, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis and choose the appropriate antibiotic according to the pathogen.
2.Oxygen therapy: Babies with pneumonia need to maintain sufficient oxygen**, and oxygen therapy can be carried out by nasal cannula, mask and other methods.
3.Support**: Depending on your baby's condition, give them enough nutrients, fluids and calories to keep their vital signs stable.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine**: Combined with traditional Chinese medicine** methods, such as traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, etc., to assist in improving the symptoms of pneumonia.
5.Home care: After the pneumonia baby is discharged from the hospital, parents need to closely observe the changes in the baby's condition, follow the doctor's instructions to give drugs**, and do a good job of home care.
In short, baby pneumonia cannot be ignored. As parents, we must always pay attention to the health of our baby, understand the symptoms of pneumonia, and master the methods of prevention and prevention. On the road of baby's growth, we work together to escort the health of children.
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