As parents, every bit of our children touches our hearts. Especially when our child suddenly starts coughing incessantly, we can feel even more anxious. So, when a child has a cough, what are the signs of pneumonia? Today, let's learn about the symptoms of pneumonia and how to prevent and respond to it in your daily life.
1. Symptoms and classification of pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory reaction caused by infection of lung tissues with pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi. According to the course of the disease and the pathogen, pneumonia can be divided into acute pneumonia, chronic pneumonia and viral pneumonia.
1.Acute pneumonia.
Acute pneumonia has an acute onset and obvious symptoms. The main manifestations are:
1) Fever: a sudden increase in body temperature, up to 38-40 degrees Celsius, accompanied by chills.
2) Cough: Severe cough, viscous sputum, not easy to cough up.
3) Shortness of breath: shortness of breath with an increase in the number of breaths per minute.
4) Chest pain: Chest muscles are tense and aggravated when breathing.
5) Lack of energy: poor spirit, drowsiness, irritability.
2.Chronic pneumonia.
Chronic pneumonia has a longer course and milder symptoms. The main manifestations are:
1) Recurrent cough: persistent cough with more phlegm.
2) Shortness of breath: shortness of breath and shortness of breath after activity.
3) Fever: low-grade fever, body temperature fluctuations within the normal range.
4) Fatigue: lack of energy, fatigue, loss of appetite.
3.Viral pneumonia.
Viral pneumonia is caused by a virus and has symptoms that range between acute and chronic pneumonia. The main manifestations are:
1) Cough: persistent cough with less sputum.
2) Fever: body temperature fluctuates greatly, which may be accompanied by chills.
3) Muscle aches: Muscle aches and fatigue all over the body.
4) Sore throat: Sore throat, throat irritation.
2. How to prevent and respond to pneumonia.
1.Pay attention to hygiene.
Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes to reduce the chance of infection. Especially during the high incidence of colds, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining indoor air circulation and avoid taking children to crowded public places.
2.Boosts immunity.
Eat a reasonable diet to ensure balanced nutrition and enhance your child's immunity. Proper supplementation of nutrients such as vitamin C and zinc can help prevent pneumonia.
3.Vaccination.
According to China's childhood immunization program, children should be vaccinated with relevant vaccines, such as pneumococcal vaccine, influenza vaccine, etc., in a timely manner to reduce the risk of pneumonia.
4.Observe the condition.
Pay attention to your child's physical condition, and seek medical attention if you notice symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Especially in winter and spring, be alert to the possibility of pneumonia.
5.Home care.
During your child's illness, do a good job of caring for your child. Keep the indoor temperature appropriate and avoid over-covering; Encourage your child to drink plenty of water to relieve throat irritation; Massage your child's chest and abdomen appropriately to promote blood circulation in the lungs.
In short, the child's sudden cough does not stop, and we should not take it lightly. It is necessary to learn to observe the condition, recognize the symptoms of pneumonia in time, and take effective prevention and response measures. Attentiveness and patience from parents are crucial in this process. Only by paying close attention to the physical condition of children can we ensure that they grow up healthy.
Of course, if parents still have questions about pneumonia, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor in time. Let's work together to escort the healthy growth of children.
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