As parents, we all want our children to grow up healthy, but there will always be some unexpected situations in life. As children grow up, colds are one of the most common illnesses. However, there is one condition that may be overlooked by parents, and that is pneumonia. According to statistics, about 20 million children in our country are infected with pneumonia every year, and some of them are delayed due to parents' misunderstanding of symptoms**. Today, I would like to remind you that if a child has the following three symptoms, it may not just be a cold, but pneumonia, parents must not ignore it!
1. Persistent high fever.
When a child has a cold, they usually have a fever. However, it is important to note that the fever caused by pneumonia is different from the common cold. Fever tends to be more severe and last longer in people with pneumonia. This is because pneumonia viruses or bacteria invade the lungs, causing infections in the lungs, which can increase body temperature. If your child's fever persists and does not improve significantly despite taking fever-reducing medicine, there is a high suspicion of pneumonia.
2. Shortness of breath and difficulty.
The respiratory system of people with pneumonia is affected, and breathing can become rapid and difficult. This is because inflammation of the lungs causes the alveoli to fill with fluid, which affects the intake of oxygen and the excretion of carbon dioxide. Therefore, parents can observe the frequency and depth of their child's breathing, and if they find that their child is short of breath, the wings of the nose are flapping, and even symptoms such as nodding his head and apnea, he should be alert to the possibility of pneumonia.
3. Poor mental state.
Pneumonia viruses or bacteria that invade the lungs can not only cause physical discomfort but also affect the child's mental state. Children with pneumonia often have symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, and drowsiness. This is because lung infections cause a lack of oxygen in the body, which affects the normal functioning of various organs throughout the body. Therefore, when a child has a poor mental state after a cold, parents should pay close attention to avoid delays**.
So, how can you prevent and detect pneumonia in your child early? Here are some tips for dry goods:
1.Focus on vaccination.
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent pneumonia. In China, pneumonia vaccines for infants and young children include 13-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Parents should vaccinate their children on time according to the doctor's advice to reduce the risk of pneumonia.
2.Do a good job of home care.
In autumn and winter, the temperature fluctuates greatly, and parents should pay attention to the warmth of their children to avoid catching a cold. In addition, maintaining good indoor ventilation and avoiding taking children to crowded public places can also reduce the risk of developing pneumonia.
3.Watch your child for symptoms.
Parents should learn to observe their child's symptoms, and once they find that their child has symptoms such as persistent high fever, shortness of breath, and poor mental state, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid delay**.
4.Follow your doctor's instructions.
During the period of pneumonia, parents should actively cooperate with the doctor, follow the doctor's instructions to give the child medication, and pay close attention to the changes in the child's condition.
In short, if a child has persistent high fever, shortness of breath, and poor mental state, it may not just be a cold, but pneumonia. Parents must not ignore it, always pay attention to the health of their children, do a good job of prevention and work, and let their children grow up healthily. At the same time, it is also necessary to master some basic medical knowledge, so that when the child has a problem, he can make a quick judgment and buy valuable time for the child.
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