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As parents, our children's every move touches our hearts. Especially when we are faced with a sick child, we are always anxious and want to provide them with the best possible care. Cough is one of the most common symptoms of a child's illness. Many parents may think that their child's cough is a cold, so they often feed their children medicine and stew Chuanbei pear water. However, you know what? The cause of a child's cough is not just a cold, it can also be pneumonia!
1. Common causes of cough in children.
1.Colds: Colds are the most common cause of coughing in children, mainly due to damage to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract due to a viral or bacterial infection.
2.Allergies: When a child is exposed to an allergen, the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract become inflammatory, causing coughing.
3.Bronchitis: Bronchitis refers to inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, which is common after a cold, accompanied by symptoms such as cough and phlegm.
4.Pneumonia: Pneumonia refers to infection of lung tissues, and the causative agent can be a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Pneumonia cough is often accompanied by fever, shortness of breath, chest pain and other symptoms.
5.Asthma: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, which is manifested by reversible wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, etc.
6.Gastroesophageal reflux: Stomach reflux into the esophagus, irritating the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and causing coughing.
2. Symptoms and recognition of pneumonia.
1.Fever: Patients with pneumonia usually have fever symptoms that can reach 38-40 degrees Celsius, and the body temperature does not necessarily drop rapidly after antibiotics**.
2.Cough: Pneumonia cough is usually accompanied by sputum, which may be yellow, green, or purulent.
3.Shortness of breath: Pneumonia patients have tachypnea and rapid respiratory rate, accompanied by nasal flaring, inspiratory depression, etc.
4.Chest pain: People with pneumonia may experience chest pain when they take deep breaths or cough.
5.Mental status changes: In neonates and infants with pneumonia, mental status changes may occur, such as lethargy, inadequacy, etc.
6.Pulmonary rales: on auscultation of the chest, patients with pneumonia may present with crackles or wheezing.
7.Systemic symptoms: Patients with pneumonia may present with systemic symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, etc.
3. Diagnosis of pneumonia and **.
1.Diagnosis: Doctors will confirm the diagnosis of pneumonia based on medical history, clinical manifestations, and imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, CT, etc.).
2.*Pneumonia mainly includes anti-infective** (e.g., antibiotics), symptomatic ** (e.g., antipyretic, cough suppressant, etc.) and adjuvant** (e.g., oxygen therapy, support**, etc.).
4. Measures to prevent pneumonia.
1.Vaccination: According to China's childhood immunization program, timely vaccination of relevant vaccines, such as pneumococcal vaccine, Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine, etc.
2.Enhance physical fitness: pay attention to children's nutrition, enhance physical fitness, and improve immunity.
3.Indoor ventilation: Maintain indoor air circulation to reduce the growth of viruses and bacteria.
4.Hand hygiene: Cultivate a good habit of washing hands frequently to reduce the spread of pathogens.
5.Avoid crowded places: During flu season, try to minimize taking your child to crowded public places.
In short, children's cough is not always caused by colds, and parents should learn to observe their children's symptoms and identify pneumonia in time. When you notice symptoms of pneumonia, you should seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying your child's **. At the same time, the occurrence of pneumonia is prevented through vaccination, physical fitness, indoor ventilation and other measures. We work hand in hand to create a healthy living environment for our children.
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