Symptoms of pneumonia in children
Pneumonia is a dangerous disease whose cases occur mostly in children. The risk of pneumonia increases in the winter season. The bacteria that cause pneumonia remains active in this season. Who can make children victims. The biggest problem with this disease is that its symptoms are not easily detected. In many cases, it starts with symptoms like cough and cold, which are ignored. In such a situation, it is important for you to know which symptoms in the child can be a sign of pneumonia. Let us know about this from experts.
Dr. Himanshu Bhadani in the Pediatric Department at Delhi AIIMS. It is said that the initial symptoms of pneumonia are like cough and cold, but gradually other symptoms appear. For example, if a child is having mild difficulty in breathing along with cough and cold, then it can be a symptom of pneumonia. In any such situation, it is important for the parents to take the child to the hospital and get proper treatment.
These symptoms are definitely seen in pneumonia
Dr. Himanshu explains that after pneumonia, phlegm also comes along with cough. Yellow or green mucus along with cough can also be an alarm bell. Apart from this, rapid breathing of the child, chest pain while coughing, whistling sound from the nose while sleeping can also be serious signs. If these symptoms are visible and the child is not even drinking milk, then it could be pneumonia.
Dr. Himanshu says that cases of pneumonia occur during the winter season. In many cases, parents come to the hospital only after the symptoms become severe, in such a situation the child’s life can also be at risk. Therefore, it is important that you do not ignore the symptoms of pneumonia. In case of cough and cold, keep in mind that if it does not go away or reduce in 3 days, then definitely take your child to the doctor once.
How to prevent pneumonia
Get children vaccinated in this season. Pneumococcal and flu vaccines help protect children from serious infections.
Avoid taking children to crowded areas
Try to wash your hands before eating
If children have cough and cold, consult a doctor