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Pneumonia, a word that seems far away, is actually very close to us. According to statistics, about 1.5 million children die of pneumonia every year in the world, and China is also a high-incidence area of pneumonia. The scary thing about pneumonia is that its symptoms are insidious, and many parents are difficult to detect in the early stages of their children's illness, thus missing the best time. Today, I will give you a detailed analysis of the signs of pneumonia in children, and I hope parents can be vigilant.
1. Symptom identification of pneumonia.
1.Fever: patients with pneumonia usually have febrile symptoms with a temperature above 38 and a longer duration. It is important to note that neonatal and young infants have atypical symptoms of pneumonia and may only present with unstable body temperature.
2.Cough: Cough symptoms are more pronounced in patients with pneumonia, and most of them are paroxysmal coughs with sputum. Coughing is caused by inflammation of the lungs that irritates the airways.
3.Dyspnea: Patients with pneumonia may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath and increased respiratory rate. Young infants may have difficulty breathing due to their limited ability to express themselves, and may present with irritability and fussy crying.
4.Altered mental status: Patients with pneumonia may experience changes in mental status, such as malaise, lethargy, and milk refusal. This is due to inflammation in the lungs leading to a lack of oxygen**, which affects brain function.
5.Chest pain: People with pneumonia may experience pain in their chest when they take deep breaths. This is due to tension in the chest muscles caused by inflammation of the lungs.
6.Loss of appetite: Patients with pneumonia will experience symptoms such as loss of appetite and anorexia. This is because inflammation affects the function of the digestive system.
7.Severe cases of pneumonia may also present with symptoms of systemic poisoning, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.
2. How to prevent pneumonia.
1.Pay attention to hygiene: Cultivate good habits such as washing hands frequently and not spitting to reduce the risk of bacterial infection.
2.Enhance immunity: Ensure that children have adequate nutritional intake to improve their own immunity. Proper supplementation of nutrients such as vitamin C and zinc can help boost immunity.
3.Indoor ventilation: Maintain indoor air circulation to reduce the growth of germs. Open windows for ventilation for at least 30 minutes a day.
4.Avoid crowded places: During flu season, minimize taking your child to crowded public places to reduce the risk of infection.
5.Timely vaccination: In accordance with the vaccination program for children in China, timely vaccination against pneumonia and influenza to prevent related diseases.
6.Observe the condition: Parents should closely observe the physical condition of their children, and seek medical attention in time once symptoms such as fever and cough appear.
3. Home care measures for pneumonia.
1.Stay rested: People with pneumonia need to get plenty of rest to reduce the burden on their lungs. Try to keep your child in bed and avoid strenuous exercise.
2.Maintain indoor temperature and humidity: Keep the indoor temperature at about 25 and the humidity at about 60%, which is conducive to the repair of the respiratory mucosa.
3.Drink plenty of fluids: Patients with pneumonia need adequate fluid intake to dilute sputum and facilitate excretion.
4.Observe changes in the condition: Parents should closely observe the child's condition and seek medical attention in time if the symptoms are aggravated.
5.Follow your child's instructions: Follow your doctor's advice and give your child the medicine on time and don't stop or adjust the dose on your own.
In short, pneumonia is not difficult to detect, as long as parents pay more attention to the details of their children's lives, they can detect the disease in time. In our daily lives, we need to pay attention to our children's hygiene, strengthen their immunity, and follow the vaccination schedule. Once you find that your child has signs of pneumonia, you should take decisive measures to seek medical attention in time to fight for the best time for your child.
Of course, if you still have concerns about your child's health, it is recommended that you take your child for regular medical check-ups so that potential health problems can be detected and dealt with in a timely manner. As an AI assistant, I will always be here to provide you with a full range of health consulting services to protect the health of you and your family.
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