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Pneumonia, a disease that sounds far away from us, may actually be hidden in our daily lives. Especially for children, they are more susceptible to pneumonia due to their lower immunity. So, how far away is pneumonia from your child? Master the following 10 symptoms, detect them early, and keep your child away from pneumonia.
First, we need to understand the basic concept of pneumonia. Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, mainly caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The incidence of pneumonia in children is high, especially in winter and spring and when temperatures vary greatly. The symptoms of pneumonia can sometimes be confused with other diseases, so it is important for parents to grasp some basic symptoms of pneumonia.
Let's take a closer look at these top 10 symptoms:
1.Fever: Patients with pneumonia usually have a fever that can reach more than 38 and last for a long time.
2.Cough: Cough is a typical symptom of pneumonia, initially dry and then wet with rust-colored or thick sputum.
3.Tachypnea: in patients with pneumonia, the respiratory rate is rapid and the nasal flars are fanning.
4.Lack of energy: When a child has pneumonia, it often manifests as lack of energy and decreased mobility.
5.Loss of appetite: Patients with pneumonia usually have their appetite affected, and symptoms such as loss of appetite and anorexia appear.
6.Chest pain: Chest pain caused by pneumonia, usually occurs when coughing and taking deep breaths.
7.Vomiting: Some patients with pneumonia will have nausea and vomiting.
8.Diarrhea: Pneumonia can cause intestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, etc.
9.Cyanosis of the lips: Due to lack of oxygen, the lips and fingertips of patients with pneumonia may become cyanosis.
10.Wheezing: Wheezing sounds caused by pneumonia, especially at night.
When a child has the above symptoms, parents should pay close attention to it and seek medical attention in time. Early detection and early detection are the keys to preventing pneumonia from worsening and reducing mortality. So, how can we prevent pneumonia in our lives?
1.Enhance immunity: Improve your child's immunity through a reasonable diet, adequate sleep, and appropriate exercise.
2.Pay attention to hygiene: Wash your hands frequently and avoid contact with viruses and bacteria to reduce the chance of infection.
3.Avoid going out during the respiratory infection season: Minimize the number of times your child goes out, especially during the high incidence of viral infections.
4.Vaccination: According to China's childhood immunization program, timely vaccination of relevant vaccines to prevent the occurrence of pneumonia.
5.Indoor ventilation: Maintain indoor air circulation to reduce the growth of viruses and bacteria.
6.Pay attention to weather changes: When the temperature changes, add or remove clothes for your child in time to avoid getting cold.
7.Standardized diagnosis and treatment: Once the symptoms of pneumonia appear, seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice**.
In short, pneumonia is not far from our children. Parents should always pay attention to their children's health conditions, grasp the ten major symptoms of pneumonia, and achieve early detection and early detection. At the same time, through the above dry suggestions, strengthen preventive measures to keep our children away from pneumonia.
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