Pneumonia is one of the common diseases in children, and parents' understanding of its symptoms directly affects the time and effectiveness of children's medical treatment. In general, the typical symptoms of pneumonia include fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc., but some children do not have obvious fever symptoms, which makes parents confused. So, if the child does not have a fever but has these symptoms, is it pneumonia?
1. How much do you know about the symptoms of pneumonia?
1.Fever: This is one of the typical symptoms of pneumonia, but not all people with pneumonia will have it. In general, the degree of fever increases with the severity of the condition.
2.Cough: Cough is a common symptom of pneumonia and is usually dry and has little sputum. If your child has a persistent cough, parents should pay attention.
3.Shortness of breath: People with pneumonia tend to become tachy and have an increased respiratory rate. Parents can observe their child's breathing, count the number of breaths per minute, and seek medical attention if it exceeds the normal range.
4.Lack of energy: Patients with pneumonia often show symptoms such as lack of energy and loss of appetite. Parents should pay close attention to these conditions if their children have any of them.
5.Chest pain: Patients may experience chest pain when pneumonia viruses or bacteria invade the pleura.
6.Diarrhea and vomiting: Some patients with pneumonia may experience symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting.
2. If there is no fever, how can I tell if it is pneumonia?
1.Observe your child's breathing: As mentioned above, people with pneumonia often have abnormal breathing, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, etc.
2.Observe your child's mental state: Patients with pneumonia often experience symptoms such as lack of energy and loss of appetite. Parents can pay close attention to their children's performance and detect abnormalities in time.
3.Check your child's chest: Parents can touch their child's chest with their hands to see if there is a significant depression. People with pneumonia may have a sunken chest because of increased pressure in the chest due to inflammation in the lungs.
4.Listen to your child's lungs: Parents can pat their child's back and listen for blister sounds in their lungs. People with pneumonia may have blister sounds in their lungs, which are caused by the destruction of the alveoli by pneumonia viruses or bacteria.
5.Medical consultation: If parents are unsure about their child's symptoms, it is best to seek medical attention in time and let a professional doctor diagnose it.
3. To prevent pneumonia, start with the details of life.
1.Enhance immunity: Maintaining a good lifestyle, eating a balanced diet, and exercising moderately can help improve your child's immunity and reduce the risk of pneumonia.
2.Pay attention to hygiene: Washing hands frequently, wearing masks, etc., can effectively reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria and reduce the occurrence of pneumonia.
3.Avoid crowded places: The pneumonia virus spreads easily in crowded places, and parents should try to avoid taking their children to crowded places.
4.Get vaccinated on time: According to our country's childhood immunization program, vaccinate children in a timely manner to prevent pneumonia and other diseases.
In short, parents should pay close attention to their child's physical condition and seek medical attention if they find abnormalities. At the same time, the occurrence of pneumonia can be prevented by improving living habits and enhancing immunity. Under the guidance of a doctor, parents can take better care of their children and let them grow up healthily.
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