Question
Why is it that my child has been acting up and crying non-stop lately? Taking them to the hospital for a check-up didn’t help either. What are the symptoms of infant pneumonia?
Answer
Infant pneumonia is a common and frequently occurring disease in early childhood, mainly categorized into viral and bacterial pneumonia. Viral pneumonia usually presents with symptoms similar to the common cold, such as a persistent high fever for 3-4 days, exacerbated coughing and runny nose, along with rapid breathing and chest indentation. Bacterial pneumonia may manifest with fever for 1-2 days, difficulty breathing, and due to the obstruction of phlegm in the throat, along with lung abscesses, it can affect breathing. If you suspect your child has pneumonia, seek medical attention immediately.