As parents, every bit of our children touches our hearts. Especially when facing a child's illness, we are always worried and hope that the child can be sooner**. Among the many childhood diseases, pneumonia is undoubtedly one of the most worrying for parents. So, how can you find out if your child has pneumonia early? Today, let me reveal this mystery for you.
First, we need to understand the definition of pneumonia. Pneumonia is a disease in which lung tissues are infected by viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens, resulting in an alveolar inflammatory response. When a child has pneumonia, the most common symptom is shortness of breath. So, what is shortness of breath? Shortness of breath refers to a child's breathing rate at rest, which increases significantly, giving people a feeling of being out of breath. According to research, shortness of breath can be judged when infants and young children breathe more than 60 times per minute, and children breathe more than 50 times per minute.
However, shortness of breath alone does not confirm whether a child has pneumonia. Because in addition to pneumonia, there are other diseases that can also cause shortness of breath in children, such as acute laryngitis, asthma, etc. Therefore, we need to further observe whether the child has the following three symptoms, so as to detect the signs of pneumonia early.
The first symptom: fever. When a child has pneumonia, he or she often has a fever. Body temperature can be as high as 385 or more, and for a longer period of time. It is important to note that pneumonia fever is different from common cold fever. Pneumonia fever tends to worsen in the afternoon, while common cold fever usually worsens at night.
The second symptom: cough. Pneumonia cough is characterized by a large amount of phlegm and a mucinous nature. When a child coughs, sputum is not easily coughed up, often manifesting as shortness of breath and cyanosis of the lips. In addition, when the child coughs, parents can also observe a significant tremor sensation in the ribcage.
The third symptom: lack of energy. Children with pneumonia often have symptoms such as lack of energy, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Parents need to pay attention to the details of their children's lives, such as finding that their children are asleep for a long time and crying, they should seek medical attention in time.
When a child has the above three symptoms, parents should highly suspect whether the child has pneumonia and seek medical attention in time. In addition, during the period when the child is suspected of pneumonia, parents need to do the following:
1.Maintain indoor ventilation, avoid crowded public places, and reduce contact with people with colds.
2.Develop good living habits for children, maintain adequate sleep, and enhance immunity.
3.In terms of diet, try to choose foods that are easy to digest and nutritious, such as milk, porridge, etc.
4.Under the guidance of a doctor, give your child reasonable medication and do not blindly self-medicate.
In conclusion, early detection and intervention of pneumonia in children is crucial. As parents, we must always pay attention to the physical condition of our children and do a good job of prevention so that our children can grow up healthily. At the same time, it is also necessary to believe in medicine, stay calm when your child is sick, actively follow the doctor's advice, and defeat the disease together.
Finally, I wish all children can grow up healthy and happy, free from the troubles of diseases!
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